*Mission: St. Louis Beyond School Volunteer & Communications VISTA - FT

Beyond School, an AmeriCorps program, prepares students to enter high school with the social, emotional + academic tools needed to be successful in high school + beyond. We have a multi-faceted approach: Academic Support Social/Emotional Growth (Mentoring) Community Engagement Enrichment Opportunities/Experiential Learning This is how we do it Students entering our program are an average of 1.5 grade levels behind in reading. Through personalized reading programs, one-on-one tutoring + a variety of enrichment classes, our students receive relational + academic support after class. Our intensive, individualized instruction results in exponential growth of 2-3 months for every 1 month in the program. In addition to getting back on track academically, youth learn social-emotional skills + are exposed to a variety of activities, broadening their horizons + sense of possibilities for their future. By graduating high school + going to college, youth have significantly more opportunity in life. They can find solid employment + break the cycle of poverty.

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The Beyond School program builds relationships to empower people to transform their lives. The Beyond School Volunteer and Communications VISTA position is responsible for supporting the volunteer management and communication efforts for the Beyond School program. Students entering the Beyond School program are an average of 1.5 grade levels behind in reading. Through personalized reading programs, one-on-one tutoring and a variety of enrichment classes, students receive relational and academic support after class. The VISTA will work closely with the Beyond School team to ensure effective volunteer recruitment and support, while also developing and implementing communication strategies that highlight the program's mission and impact.