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1 person is interested
Resource Development VISTA Opportunity at Volunteers of America TX (Houston)
ORGANIZATION: Cornerstone Assistance Network
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1 person is interested
Cornerstone Assistance Network needs a Resource Development AmeriCorps*VISTA member to serve with Volunteers of America Texas (VOATX) (http://www.voatx.org/), which is located at 4808 Yale St, Houston, TX 77018.
This is a great opportunity for you to embrace your passion for service and volunteerism while also gaining valuable experience within the non-profit community.
Volunteer Position Start/End Dates:
November 4, 2014 - November 7, 2015
Pay:
$946 per month BEFORE taxes
Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours/week
Volunteers of America Texas (VOATX) is a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals, families and communities reach their full spiritual, emotional and physical potential and wellbeing through a vast array of services that target the elderly, the intellectually disabled, those striving to overcome substance abuse, and those transitioning from correctional centers.
At VOATX, you will play a significant role in helping the organization develop sustainable systems that will help it better serve clients & donors. Your duties will be to:
1) Assist in the development of a storytelling system to help articulate the organization's impact;
2) Utilize existing templates to draft grant proposals;
3) Develop strategic partnerships with businesses, schools/universities, faith-based organizations/churches, service organizations, non-profits and other key community members to ensure support for our programs;
4) Track and ensure that all donor cultivation and stewardship plans have been implemented and completed;
5) Assist with a holiday giving drive to secure donated gifts for individuals in our programs;
6) Assist with special events that support the organization;
7) Attend community events to represent VOA Texas;
8) Assist in the donor tracking process to ensure proper recording of donor activities
Benefits:
Health Coverage, Choice of $5,550 Education Award or $1,500 End of Service Cash Stipend, Relocation Allowance if eligible, Childcare assistance if eligible, Monthly Living Allowance.
Required Skills:
Recruitment, Writing/Editing, Team Work, Communications, Fund raising/Grant Writing
Vehicle Requirement:
Vehicle needed for service. All applicants must pass a background, motor vehicle & drug screening; & provide their own reliable transportation & proof of insurance.
Minimum Age Requirement:
18 years
Minimum Education Level:
College graduate
Application Requirements:
Submit application online at https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=8029&fromSearch=true
More opportunities with Cornerstone Assistance Network
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Cornerstone Assistance Network
Location:
3500 Noble Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76111, US
Mission Statement
Uniting with others in Christian love to meet the needs of people.
Description
Cornerstone Network is comprised of many churches and organizations who want to make a difference in other peoples' lives, helping them to become financially independent of public assistance and to successfully sustain their new lifestyle. Cornerstone is committed to helping the church, organizations and individuals become involved in the lives of the people in their community. Through networking together across racial and denominational lines, God can provide resources beyond what we are able to imagine. We provide housing programs, a medical clinic, latch-key programs, adult education classes, job skills training, as well as provide food, clothes, and household goods.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4808 Yale St.Houston, TX 77018
DATE POSTED
July 23, 2014
SKILLS
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year Commitment
- Reliable vehicle & pass drug screening required.