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ACC Nonprofit Community Engagement VISTA

ECDC African Community Center (ACC) is a community-based organization whose mission is to help refugees in the United States rebuild safe, sustainable lives in Denver after fleeing war and persecution. Founded in 2001, ACC provides comprehensive services to over 1300 refugees per year. 

Member Duties : In the upcoming year, it is vital for ACC to strengthen our community networks as the number of refugees we serve has increased substantially over the past year, at an unprecedented rate. You will be instrumental in working to develop communication strategies and content to increase knowledge of and support for refugee resettlement and ACC. Working closely with staff and community members, you will create materials for various volunteer opportunities, including co-sponsorship and First Friends. As our VISTA you will step into the roles of our volunteers and community sponsors in order to ascertain how we can best support all aspects of our programming, with a focus on further supporting our Community Sponsorship Program. You will help streamline our processes for volunteer recruitment, orientation, placement, and management. 

Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance .