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Volunteer Management VISTA-Hybrid Position

This position has a February start date!

Organization Overview : Safe Passages is a non-profit organization committed to disrupting the cycle of poverty by supporting our local community. We serve over 5,000 children and families annually through our strategies that span across the life spectrum of birth through young adulthood, including Early Childhood, School Linked Services, Juvenile Justice, and Career Pathways. Safe Passages' work is based on the premise that access to educational opportunities, health services, and family support should not be dictated by race or socio-economic status and that healthy and supported youth are better prepared to learn and succeed.

Program Overview : AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program that gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your life and help strengthen schools, students, families, and communities they serve by participating in service and volunteer activities. AmeriCorps VISTA Members receive a monthly spend and have the opportunity to earn an education award in exchange for one year of service.

Position Activities :

The Volunteer Management VISTA at Safe Passages plays a critical role in expanding the organization's volunteer base and effectively managing volunteer engagement. They work to recruit, train, and support volunteers to enhance the delivery of services and programs to target school communities.

Volunteer Recruitment :

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit volunteers from diverse backgrounds to support Safe Passages' initiatives.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts through various channels, including community outreach, social media, and partnerships with local organizations.

Volunteer Training and Onboarding :

Volunteer Management and Support :

Schedule : This temporary position requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week for one year. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend commitments as needed to fulfill project requirements and community engagement activities.

Benefits : Living allowance (approx. $1,300 every two weeks, before taxes and deductions); Health coverage; Childcare assistance (if eligible); Relocation allowance (if eligible); Education award or end-of-service stipend; Public benefits case management support; Professional development and training

Minimum Eligibility : VISTA members must be 18 years or older (no upper age limit) at the time of starting service and must hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses : US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state. Additionally, VISTA members must pass a background check and submit a TB test and proof of COVID vaccination to be serve with Safe Passages.