RurAL CAP is recruiting for a one-year VISTA volunteer to assist the Alaska Native Youth Success Project!

It is a national service position hosted by RurAL CAP, a statewide non-profit based in Anchorage, for August 2013-August 2014

★ Make a positive difference for Alaska’s youth through this dynamic service position! ★
The Alaska Native Youth Success (ANYS) VISTA will join the collaborative effort to support Alaska Native tribes supporting their youth: promoting positive youth development and reducing risk factors. This full-time VISTA position will help with the research, design and implementation of an engaging and innovative training and technical assistance (T/TA) Resource Center.

★ Join RurAL CAP’s talented and lively group team! Professional development and leadership opportunities available, and possible travel to rural Alaska with staff to gather or deliver T/TA.

★ Seeking a positive, independent and team-player, with strong organization and computer/technical skills. Able to think creatively and understand website development and maintenance.

★ For further information, contact Amy Gorn at RurAL CAP:
907.623.0769 and agorn@ruralcap.com

★ Apply online by June 7th for this national service position at:
<link> My AmeriCorps

Search for the AmeriCorps VISTA position, “Alaska Native Youth Success VISTA” in Anchorage, Alaska, create an account and apply.

The Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP) announces the 30th Annual Rural Providers’ Conference (RPC) will be held June 10 to June 14, 2013 in Fairbanks. RurAL CAP and the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) will co-sponsor the RPC in 2013 and 2014. The RPC was previously held in Fairbanks in 1999 and 2000. 

The RPC is an annual gathering designed by rural Alaskans who are substance abuse service providers, youth, Elders and family members interested in celebrating and encouraging the continual growth of the Alaska Native Sobriety Movement. The RPC embraces and unites traditional Alaska Native knowledge and modern treatment and prevention methods to find solutions for alcohol and drug abuse. The conference features ceremonies, talking circles and cultural events. Workshops and general sessions are geared toward clinicians working with rural Alaskans, those in recovery, as well as Elders, youth, and other adults.

To learn more about the 2013 RPC including conference registration, travel information, applications to present, and more go to 2013rpc.eventbrite.com.

Congratulations to Mary Gibson who recently received the Chugach Mountain Award from the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. during the Heart of Anchorage Awards Ceremony! Gibson is the RurAL CAP Child Development Center Manager. She was recognized for her outstanding customer service skills and professional excellence. The Heart of Anchorage awards is an event to recognize both for-profit and non-profit members of the Anchorage Downtown Partnership. This event highlights the hard work and commitment to excellence of the downtown businesses and organizations. The RurAL CAP Child Development Center provides full-day, year-round early child care and learning for toddlers and preschoolers ages 19 months to 5 years.

Learn more about the RurAL CAP Child Development Center.

Learn more about the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. and see other award recipients.

In early March, David Hardenbergh received the Robert M. Coard Advocacy Award during the National Community Action Foundation’s (NCAF*) 2013 Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.

Robert Coard was the Executive Director of the Boston Community Action Agency for over 40 years. He was a critical member of the NCAF Board for 30 years.

David received the award in recognition of his outstanding achievements in advocacy.

*NCAF is a private, non -profit organization which serves as an advocate for low-income programs. Founded in 1981, NCAF members are Community Action Agencies (CAA), like RurAL CAP.  NCAF works closely with Members of Congress, Federal and State agencies, and a variety of public interest groups to maintain adequate funding for CAA programs and to shape future policy directions.