AmeriCorps VISTA- Volunteer Coordinator (Nov. 2017-2018)

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Focus: HOPE is currently looking for an AmeriCorps VISTA to join the Volunteer and Community Outreach Department. Application Deadline 9/22/2017

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a national program with a mission to strengthen organizations that alleviate poverty through volunteering and the mobilization of resources. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve full time (40 hours/week) for 1 year of service at a community organization on anti-poverty projects. AmeriCorps VISTA members receive a living allowance during their term of service. Learn more about AmeriCorps VISTA HERE.

AmeriCorps VISTA Member Duties:
VISTA Member will develop recruitment strategies for the Volunteers and Community Outreach Department to engage new volunteers and retain previous volunteers with the assistance of varies technological outlets. The VISTA member will also design a process to increase volunteer relations between departments include restructure of the volunteer on-boarding processes and volunteer recognition program.

Desired Skills:

• Community Organization
• Conflict Resolution- Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Computers/Technology- Knowledge of or ability to learn new technologies (ie: Office 365, Flickr, Google Docs, MailChimp, CERVIS- Volunteer Database, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Recruitment & Public Speaking- Attend University and Company service fairs to recruit volunteers, conduct Focus: HOPE tours, facilitate volunteer orientations to individuals and large groups.
• Communications/Writing and Editing- Create Volunteer Newsletters and flyers, write engaging volunteer recruitment posts, provide material for social media.
• Leadership & Team Work- Ability to collaborate with co-workers to engage and retain volunteers and to improve volunteer/Focus: HOPE staff relations.

Interested in becoming an AmeriCorps VISTA member at Focus: HOPE? Learn more about Focus: HOPE and the AmeriCorps VISTA program using the links below.

Interested Applicants must submit applications through the AmeriCorps VISTA website, NOT Focus: HOPE.

Focus: HOPE Website http://www.focushope.edu/

AmeriCorps VISTA Website
https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorpsvista

AmeriCorps VISTA FAQ
https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorpsvista/frequently-asked-questions

AmeriCorps Position Search Engine
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/publicRequestSearch.do
*This will take you to the AmeriCorps Advanced Search page. To find the AmeriCorps VISTA positions at Focus: HOPE do a Quick Search. Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA, State: Michigan, Program Name: Focus HOPE

AmeriCorps VISTA Application Guide
https://www.vistacampus.gov/sites/default/files/how_to_apply/index.html