AmeriCorps ReStore Development and Volunteer Services VISTA

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Are you looking for an impactful entry-level position that will provide you professional development, real-life and hands-on experience, all while serving your community? Are you hoping to gain new skills, learn about affordable housing and ways to engage the community, and gain insight into non-profit organizations?

Join Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area as an AmeriCorps ReStore Development and Volunteer Services VISTA! AmeriCorps VISTA members experience a rewarding and fun year of service while contributing to building homes, communities and hope. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will serve with the ReStore, a retail establishment providing affordable home improvement items to the community while financially supporting Habitat’s mission, with a focus on volunteer engagement.

The primary position responsibilities include:

• Service schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:45am - 5pm, with occasional evenings or Mondays
• Assist with ReStore volunteer engagement, including recruitment, retention, tracking, onboarding/orientations, and appreciation.
• Research, develop and implement ReStore marketing opportunities to increase volunteer and community awareness of ReStore operations.
• Research, develop and support funding opportunities for volunteer engagement and ReStore development.
• Research and implement safety guidelines, especially regarding youth and volunteers.
• Research, develop/enhance and implement standard policies and procedures for operating a ReStore and assess areas of improvement.

Program Benefits: Living Allowance, Education Award upon Successful Completion of Service, Professional Development and Training, Childcare Assistant (if eligible), Health Coverage