Volunteer Coordinator VISTA
Volunteer Coordinator VISTA
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This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position. If you have any questions about AmeriCorps VISTA please click here or visit this website to learn more: https://americorps/serve/americorpsvista/
Shelter House offers a robust continuum of programs and supports focusing on emergency stabilization and longterm interventions in the areas of housing employment and mental health recovery. In doing so we help hundreds of men women and children each year to overcome difficult barriers in their lives and move beyond homelessness. VISTA members provide crucial and important roles in the organization and community as a whole to increase the capacity and breadth of services available to the most vulnerable. We are thankful for our VISTA members who commit a year supporting our organization and dedicating themselves to our mission to end homelessness. We seek VISTA members who are driven and dedicated always putting in goodfaith effort to perform their job duties. We encourage our AmeriCorps VISTA members to go out into the world and absorb the lessons it has to offer! Their service year is an opportunity for personal growth and awareness building. Therefore we strongly encourage participating in trainings webinars outreach and educational courses. Applications are reviewed immediately after submission with a quick response time.
Assignment Overview:
The Volunteer Coordinator VISTA will continue to support the recruitment development and management of the Shelter House Volunteer Program. Responsibilities include the recruitment orientation and training of new volunteers to perform a host of job responsibilities within the organization including clerical shelter support and employment lab. Additionally the Volunteer Coordinator VISTA will refine the documentation and reporting process for the DropIn Center and assist with major fundraising events with the Development Team throughout the year.
Position Description:
The Volunteer Coordinator VISTA will play a key role in strengthening Shelter Houses Volunteer Program by supporting the recruitment orientation training and management of volunteers across various organizational functions including clerical support shelter operations and the employment lab. This role will also focus on refining documentation and reporting processes for the DropIn Center and will collaborate with the Development Team to assist with major fundraising events throughout the year.
Assignment Objectives:
- Recruit train and support volunteers to build capacity of the Volunteer Program to assist in the delivery of daily outreach services to Shelter House clients.
- Recruit and train volunteers to build capacity in the intake/coordinated entry process to streamline access to shelter and support services for people experiencing homelessness.
- Develop ongoing capacity in the Development Department by recruiting individuals and groups to promote the of fundraising events. There are several annual events that require dozens of volunteers to execute.
- Coordinate VISTA Days of Service designated VISTA events and other service projects among the Shelter House VISTA team volunteers staff and clients.
- Establish appropriate program goals/targets and work with Shelter House staff and volunteers to measure access and alter service delivery (as needed) to reach outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Volunteer recruitment.
- Delivery of new volunteer orientation.
- Volunteer training in the areas of inkind donation intake clerical shelter support and employment lab.
- Assist the Development Team with major fundraising events throughout the year.
Benefits of the AmeriCorps VISTA Program:
- LIVING ALLOWANCE: Receiving a modest biweekly living allowance to cover basic expenses.
- END OF SERVICE AWARD: Choose between a $6000 Education Award to pay for a range of educational expenses or a $1800 lumpsum cash stipend.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Attend professional development opportunities and trainings.
- NONCOMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY (NCE): Qualify for NCE a unique hiring path that makes it easier for federal agencies to hire you.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Windowsbased computer environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Good written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team prioritize multiple tasks and be flexible in job duties and schedule.
- Be 18 years of age or older (no upper age limit)
- Hold one of the following citizenship pr legal residency statuses: US Citizen US National Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Status) and persons legally residing within a state. Examples of persons legally residing within a state may include those holding the following classifications: refugee asylee temporary protected status throughout VISTA service and holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.
Interviews with qualified candidates will occur on a rollingbasis until the position is filled. Shelter House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a United Way Agency.
This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position. If you have any questions about the position listed above please reach out to for more information. If you have any questions about AmeriCorps VISTA please click here or visit this website to learn more: https://americorps/serve/americorpsvista/
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
