Habitat AmeriCorps - Volunteer Services Development

For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands-on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.

Where will you serve?

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What will you do?

The volunteer services development VISTA member creates, documents and implements a plan for volunteer recruitment, scheduling and recognition in order to increase the number of volunteers and improve the overall volunteer experience. Explore current volunteer programs and resources and identify best practices. This may include focusing engagement and outreach with specific groups, such as youth or veterans.

Research, develop and document:

• A volunteer recruitment plan, including targeting local faith organizations, school groups, civic groups and other community organizations.
• Systems to schedule volunteers and track volunteer hours.
• A volunteer training and evaluation plan that will ensure all volunteers have the skills needed to perform their roles successfully and where mutual feedback can be given.
• A volunteer recognition plan.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidates:

• Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
• Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
• Have experience working on a team.
• Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
• Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.