What are the responsibilities and job description for the LaVetCorps position at AmeriCorps?
LaVetCorps navigators will serve as peer-mentor/counselors on Louisiana college and university campuses to support veteran students and their families as they transition from military to civilian student life. Peer-mentoring activities will include but are not limited to the following: * provide referrals for Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs services * provide referrals to area military service related organizations * provide referrals for community/civic services * provide assistance with campus services/activities * provide a safe and welcoming space for veteran students to promote a sense of community and inclusion on campus * promote suicide prevention among veteran students thru ongoing outreach and community engagement * provide opportunities for veteran students to engage in community service projects that will positively impact the veteran student community * serve as a direct point of contact for faculty/staff with the veteran student community on campus thru outreach and training * promote a military friendly atmosphere on campus by positively engaging the campus and surrounding community in veteran student activities on campus
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Member Duties : Provide peer mentoring including: referrals for Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs services, referrals to area military service related organizations, referrals for community/civic services, provide assistance with campus services/activities, provide a safe and welcoming space for veteran students to promote a sense of community and inclusion on campus, promote suicide prevention among veteran students thru ongoing outreach and community engagement, provide opportunities for veteran students to engage in community service projects that will positively impact the veteran student community, serve as a direct point of contact for faculty/staff with the veteran student community on campus thru outreach and training, promote a military friendly atmosphere on campus by positively engaging the campus and surrounding community in veteran student activities on campus.
Program Benefits : Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas
Veterans .
Skills
Veterans , Counseling .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
LaVetCorps
Program Start/End Date
01/01/2024 - 01/01/2025
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 21 Maximum: None
Program Locations LOUISIANA
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 01/01/2024 To 01/01/2025
Contact Jessica Exkano
PO Box 94095
Baton Rouge LA 70804
225-219-5518
Jessica.exkano2@la.gov
www.vetaffairs.la.gov
Listing ID 121573
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Member Duties : Provide peer mentoring including: referrals for Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs services, referrals to area military service related organizations, referrals for community/civic services, provide assistance with campus services/activities, provide a safe and welcoming space for veteran students to promote a sense of community and inclusion on campus, promote suicide prevention among veteran students thru ongoing outreach and community engagement, provide opportunities for veteran students to engage in community service projects that will positively impact the veteran student community, serve as a direct point of contact for faculty/staff with the veteran student community on campus thru outreach and training, promote a military friendly atmosphere on campus by positively engaging the campus and surrounding community in veteran student activities on campus.
Program Benefits : Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas
Veterans .
Skills
Veterans , Counseling .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
LaVetCorps
Program Start/End Date
01/01/2024 - 01/01/2025
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 21 Maximum: None
Program Locations LOUISIANA
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 01/01/2024 To 01/01/2025
Contact Jessica Exkano
PO Box 94095
Baton Rouge LA 70804
225-219-5518
Jessica.exkano2@la.gov
www.vetaffairs.la.gov
Listing ID 121573
