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10 <br /> SECTION IV. VISTA VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT <br /> Problem No. 1 • <br /> • (Answer ail questions only in the space provided) <br /> G. List responsibMtles(tasks and activIdes)of the VISTA Volunteer working under this assignment descripdon <br /> in achieving the objectives of the VISTA Project Workplan. <br /> The volunteer tasks and responsibilities will be: <br /> . 1. Review existing C.A.T. Program, its routes, schedule, available vehicles and <br /> people served. <br /> 2. To conduct a transportation needs assessment of low income elderly, <br /> 3. To involve the rural community and gain support for the VISTA Project. <br /> 4. Recruit volunteers who will actually do research and promote the transportation <br /> services. <br /> 5. Develop marketing/advertising plan for the C.A.T. Program. <br /> 6. Monitor the implementation of the Marketing/Promotion Plan. <br /> 7. Train volunteers who will be able to assure continuation of the Marketing <br /> Program. <br /> 1. List essential VISTA Volunteer skills and qualifications <br /> The preferred volunteer skills and qualifications are: <br /> 1. Interest in working on the problems of improving transportation to low income <br /> population. <br /> 2. Knowledge and experience in marketing research and evaluation. <br /> 3. Knowledge and experience in program advertising. <br /> 4. Ability to express ideas verbally and in written form. A retired business <br /> professional would be desireable. A college degree or course work in marketing <br /> desirable but not required. Volunteer will, work under the direction of the <br /> • Department on Aging Director. <br /> 5. Ability to motivate individuals to help themselves and others. <br /> 6. Ability to recruit community volunteers. <br /> 7. Ability to keep necessary records of project activities. <br /> 8. Indicate any factors ACM=should be aware of when assigning disabled Volunteer*to this project, <br /> such as availability of transportadon and housing,accessibility of facitidess etc. Are random to be <br /> • <br /> - provided accessible dos disabied members of the community'? <br /> • <br /> Yes <br /> I have read the assignment description,and if selected.I agree to fulfill the duties and activities described above. <br /> SIGNATUREOF APPUCANTACLUNTEER DATE <br /> ACTION Form A.1421(Rev.7-871 Page 10 <br /> • <br />