Impact America- Tennessee


 
Impact America - Tennessee began direct service in August 2014 by launching a yearlong pilot program in Memphis. The pilot focuses on establishing two of Impact America's signature initiatives in Memphis: FocusFirst, a high-tech vision care initiative for low-income, preschool-aged children; and SaveFirst, a free tax preparation initiative serving low-income, working families. FocusFirst provides a cost-effective direct response to the vision problems of children who live in urban and rural communities. Impact America - Tennessee AmeriCorps Members, in collaboration with students from local colleges, provide free vision screenings to children, ages six months to five years, at Head Starts and daycares located in low-income neighborhoods. High-tech, digital photo optic scan cameras are used to perform the screenings. All children failing the screenings receive comprehensive follow-up care. SaveFirst trains college, graduate, and law students to offer free tax preparation services to low-income families, especially to those eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. The SaveFirst Initiative ensures that low-income families receive the full Earned Income Tax Credit and other credits to which they are entitled while helping them to avoid costly commercial preparers. SaveFirst provides access to reputable tax preparers who ensure federal tax law compliance for all families served.

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Member Duties : AmeriCorps Members plan and execute FocusFirst and SaveFirst in Memphis as well as recruit and manage the service of college students as they participate in those initiatives. FocusFirst: Conduct vision screenings for preschoolers. Expand our network of child care centers receiving services. Assist in processing results and coordinating comprehensive follow-up care. SaveFirst: Obtain certification as an Advanced Volunteer Tax Preparer. Recruit and train college students on tax law, and manage their service at community-based sites. Implement marketing strategies to encourage families to receive free tax preparation. Develop community partnerships to establish free tax preparation sites.


Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Stipend .


Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .


Service Areas :
Health , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Community Outreach .


Skills :
None




SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National



Program

Impact America- Tennessee



Program Start/End Date

08/01/2023 - 07/31/2024



Work Schedule
Full Time



Education level

College graduate



Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99


Program Locations
TENNESSEE


Accepting Applications

From 07/18/2023 To 07/31/2024



Contact
Ty Jackson

321 S Bellevue Blvd

Memphis TN 38104

9017912389

tjackson@impactamerica.com

www.impactamerica.com



Listing ID
119837

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