Volunteer Relations VISTA

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*THIS IS A PAID VOLUNTEER POSITION*

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Housing, the Volunteer Relations VISTA will:

• Conceptualize, design, and implement volunteer recruitment, screening, and placement materials, policies, procedures, and tracking systems and train staff on these systems.
• Create volunteer position descriptions and training plans; oversee volunteer placement and coordination of projects; guide volunteers to appropriate Our House programs and projects.
• Maintain our service-learning program to educate and engage volunteers in a sustainable way.
• Work toward positive retention of long-term volunteers while attracting new ones.
• Serve as a point person for general volunteer inquiries.
• Serve as a central collection point for volunteer documentation.
• Create reports based on data collected related to volunteers and hours served and recruit volunteer mentors and advocates.

Compensation

This is a full-time national service position that provides a living allowance of approximately $12,277 over the course of one year ($472.22 every two weeks). You also have the choice of one of two awards at the end of a successful year of service: a $1,800 cash stipend bonus or a $5,920 education award for future educational expenses or federal student loans. Health insurance is not available but required. Some additional health benefits are available to VISTA Members to help with the cost of co-pays and other medical expenses. Childcare assistance and relocation assistance are available to VISTA Members who qualify. Life insurance and 1 year of non-competitive eligibility are also available. Some professional development training opportunities are offered and paid for by Our House. You are responsible for your own housing, health insurance, and other living expenses.