Common Ground VISTA 2026-2027
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The Public & School Partnership is an AmeriCorps-funded nonprofit organization based in Logan, Utah, at the Utah State University Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice. PSP accomplishes its mission by building partnerships between schools, nonprofit organizations, local institutions, and community members. PSP¿s full-time AmeriCorps VISTA members strengthen the capacity of schools and nonprofit organizations across northern Utah by developing sustainable systems, tools, outreach materials, volunteer recruitment resources, grant writing materials, fundraising templates, communication tools, and process guides that staff can use to sustain and expand their programs. Through this capacity-building work, VISTA members help organizations increase access to resources, services, and opportunities for individuals and communities experiencing economic barriers.
About UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
4-H Mentoring of Utah County is a program which began in 2001 and is designed for youth, ages 9-15, and their families. Youth are matched with one-to-one with young adult mentors, who establish caring relationships with identified youth. All mentors are screened before being matched (interview, reference and background check). This program allows youth to develop their interpersonal and academic skills by participating in structured recreation, community service, and community youth groups.Mentors will:Be a mentor to a child in Utah CountyBe a guide, advocate, friend and role modelHelp your mentee feel a sense of belonging, develop independence, understand the importance of generosity, and master new skillsIntroduce your mentee to new and different environmentsMeet and socialize monthly with the other mentors at the monthly provided activity for you and your menteeGive an hour of time each week for one full yearMake a year commitment to mentor a youthMeet 4 times per month (usually once each week) with the youth you mentorWhat youth need most is a caring adult who peacefully resolves conflicts and communicates in a healthy way. They need someone to trust and who trusts them.
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