EmpowerU Ambassador (poverty)
LOCATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Fingerprint/background clearance is required.Fingerprinting NOT required. Must submit to a reference and criminal background check. Background checks take up to two days. Students may begin the internship once a background check is complete.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Semester availability
FallSpring
Summer
Service hours
MorningAfternoon
Evening
Weekend
Available days/hours
Varied, including daytime, evening and weekend commitments
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
Dedication to achieving the goals of Paths of HOPE
Work off-site in areas throughout the valley, it may be necessary to transport materials to off-site locations
Provide feedback on events to Paths of HOPE staff following each outreach opportunity
Excellent communication skills
Able to work with people from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
Able to apply standards of confidentiality and professionalism to interactions with Paths of HOPE participants
Bilingual Spanish speaking helpful, not required
CATEGORIES
AdultsHunger / Poverty
Mentoring
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Catholic Charities Community Services
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Duties
Attend community fairs and outreach opportunities to promote the Paths of HOPE program to individuals and the community interested in attending classes or volunteering.
Conduct presentations to groups interested in learning more about Paths of HOPE programs.
Arrive early to prepare and stay throughout the event
Collect information about other organizations interested in having classes held at their organization
Collect information about potential participants and volunteers
Meet one-on-one with individuals interested in participating in Paths of HOPE programs or serving as volunteers.
Population served
Paths of HOPE programs are for individuals and families who are struggling to make ends meet or get ahead. Programs are offered in English and Spanish and held on-site at nonprofit and faith-based community organizations across Maricopa county.
Community need/impact
Paths of HOPE is a Catholic Charities program that helps motivated individuals and families achieve long-term prosperity.
Resources for prosperity include income, housing, personal and family health, positive social relationships, strong role models, educational advancement and more.
Paths of HOPE helps participants develop their own plan for accessing the resources of prosperity through financial education, personal development, planning and mentoring.
The Paths of HOPE continuum includes:
Financial education classes
Getting Ahead, personal development, resource building, and planning workshops
Circles of HOPE volunteer mentor teams
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) free tax preparation
All Paths of HOPE services are delivered by the HOPE Corps, motivated, trained volunteers from the communities we serve.
Ambassadors attend, community outreach opportunities, and conduct community presentations to promote the Paths of HOPE program to participants,volunteers and program partners. Ambassadors also meet one-on-one with individuals interested in participating in Paths of HOPE programs, serving as volunteers or with organizations interested in hosting Paths of HOPE programs at their location.
Paths of HOPE was developed in answer to Catholic Charities USA’s call to reduce poverty in America by 50 percent by 2020.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 900,000 Arizonans live at or below the federal poverty level (e.g. $22,050 annual income for a family of four). Living at that income level leaves individuals and families vulnerable to financial crisis and can make it difficult to meet basic needs or to get ahead.
Individuals and families with low incomes often lack access to many resources, only some of which are financial. Resources for prosperity include income, housing, personal and family health, positive social relationships, strong role models, educational advancement and more.
