Volunteer Coordinator / AmeriCorps VISTA
ORGANIZATION: Lawrence Community Shelter
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Grounded in human rights and social justice, our mission at the Lawrence Community Shelter (LCS) is to advance compassionate solutions for people facing homelessness through advocacy, shelter, and housing. The VISTA member will build the capacity of the organization by supporting the Volunteer Program Manager and evaluating current volunteer engagement strategies. Successful VISTA members will be organized, effective communicators that demonstrate strong leadership qualities. From this experience, members will gain project management skills and experience in team-building, networking with a variety of community partners, and knowledge of how poverty impacts communities.
Member Duties: TThe VISTA member will assess current recruitment, orientation, training, and retention practices, and assist with the development and/or revision of volunteer engagement strategies. Additionally, the VISTA member will expand outreach efforts, build/manage partnerships with local organizations, and generate impact reports using quantitative and qualitative data.
Program Benefits: Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
Terms: Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours.
Service Areas: Housing , Homelessness , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development.
Skills: Team Work , Community Organization , Non-Profit Management , Social Services .
Apply Here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=112672
More opportunities with Lawrence Community Shelter
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Lawrence Community Shelter
Location:
3655 E 25th St, LAWRENCE, KS 66046, US
Mission Statement
Grounded in human rights and social justice, our mission is to advance compassionate solutions for people facing homelessness through advocacy, shelter, and housing.
Description
The Lawrence Community Shelter (LCS) is the only emergency homeless shelter serving Lawrence and Douglas County in Kansas. In 2021, LCS created a new Housing Team based on Housing First Principles to provide long-term impact in our community beyond shelter. The Housing Team includes an Inreach Manager, Housing Navigator, and Housing Stabilization Manager. When people arrive at LCS, they meet with the Inreach Manager first to get any documents they’re missing. Then they go to the Housing Navigator to find housing and get help with the application process. Finally, they work with the Housing Stabilization Manager to get resources, supports, and referrals to make sure they stay housed. When people stay housed-when they have stability-they don’t end up back at the shelter. Instead, they begin their journey to a positive future!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3655 East 25th StreetLawrence, KS 66046
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2022
SKILLS
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Program Management
- Recruiting
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 40 hours/week
- Proof of vaccination and booster (if eligible) required. Reliable transportation required.