Learn and Serve for One Year at Ayuda!

We have an open Americorps Vista position to assist the Director of Development with fundraising through a variety of sources such as individual donors, foundations, corporations, churches, community, and special events. This position will also do research and assist in developing a sustainable income-producing business or a separate 501(c)(3) in the neighborhood. The candidate must have strong writing and public speaking skills. A business degree and/or proposal writing experience is helpful. The candidate must have an interest in the mission of this organization and serving this community.

Ayuda Community Center offers an after-school program, which serves 60-70 at-risk elementary school students. The program provides tutoring and homework assistance as well as group academic instruction and recreational activities. We also offer a College Access Program (CAP) which works primarily with high school students but also with junior high students. The program offers workshops, college visits, trips to college fairs, and individual tutoring and assistance with college applications. Ayuda also hosts a free legal clinic twice a month for low-income individuals who need legal advice. Lawyers who specialize in a variety of areas volunteer their time in the clinic.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit the Americorps website at www.americorps.gov and apply on-line for Ayuda Community Center’s development position. If you have questions, please call Kate Perez at 215-329-5777. Application deadline is 6/15/07!!