This is a volunteer opportunity that has both a virtual and a report in-person requirements, which requires the volunteer to have access to a computer and internet.
The volunteer will first review applications for grants submitted in the strategy area of Family Success.
The applications focus on programs that:
- K-12 Supports
- Promote supports for academic success for students and families (for example: reading, math, attendance, behavior, mentoring, etc.).
- Promote supports for on-time student graduation.
- Promote supports for students to graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful beyond secondary education.
- Promote preparation for post-secondary pathways (for example: GED, college and career readiness, etc.).
- Workforce Readiness & Employment Success
- Promote supports for workforce development among youth and adults
- Promote supports for employment success: household sustaining employment and upward economic mobility.
- Youth Financial Literacy
- Promote increased financial literacy for youth
This opportunity will require the volunteer to review the applications and evaluate each based on a prescribed rubric. This evaluation will be completed in the e-CImpact online platform, and each volunteer will have access to training information and program support.
You will need to complete the review in the online system by March 24th and be able to participate in an in-person review and investment decision process on Thursday, March 30th from 8:30-10AM. Each volunteer will receive follow-up information on the review process.
Volunteers must work or live in Shawnee or Jefferson County to participate in this volunteer opportunity. Volunteers must also not work/volunteer or have a close contact that works/volunteers for an applicant agency for this specific strategy area.
