VISTA Volunteer Engagement Position with Catholic Charities

VISTA Volunteer Engagement Position with Catholic Charities

The Volunteer Engagement Office (VEO) seeks to engage volunteers to expand Catholic Charities' mission and reach and cultivate a culture that welcomes volunteers. The VEO does this through assisting staff in identifying volunteer roles that benefit their program and/or clients, recruiting volunteers and matching them to the appropriate role, screening and processing volunteers, and implementing regular volunteer recognition initiatives.

Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : The role of this VISTA is to act as an ambassador between the Volunteer Engagement Office (VEO) and the Catholic Charities’ programs that incorporate volunteers to improve engagement in each program. This includes expanding, tailoring, and facilitating training materials developed in the previous VISTA program year and helping launch new volunteer projects. Training topics include: volunteer engagement, assessing where new volunteer opportunities could support programs, and how to start new volunteer projects. The VISTA will collaborate with VEO leadership to create 2 events for Program Managers to network, share volunteer engagement ideas, troubleshoot solutions to volunteer management challenges, and give feedback on their interactions with the Volunteer Office. Overall, the VISTA will help build up robust and successful volunteer opportunities in many of Catholic Charities 50+ direct service programs.   Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance .      *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare   Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours .    Service Areas : Community and Economic Development ,  Housing ,  Community Outreach ,  Ex-Offender Reentry ,  Homelessness ,  Hunger .    Skills : Communications ,  Team Work ,  Computers/Technology ,  Public Speaking ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Social Services ,  Leadership ,  Recruitment ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Community Organization Apply on the Americorps website: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=96095&fromSearch=true For best consideration, apply by May 31.