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Opportunity Council - Volunteer Coordinator
 
 
 
The Volunteer Coordinator position will be located within the agency of DVSAS (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services). The mission of DVSAS is to support individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and to lead the community towards ending these abuses of power. This project will build the agency’s capacity to offer increased and immediate services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout Whatcom County through the implementation of specialized volunteer programs and scheduling systems. 87% of clients accessing DVSAS services reported having low or very low incomes. Increasing the capacity and effectiveness of direct services volunteer programs will help low-income survivors access services and resources needed to access safe housing, legal resources, basic necessities, childcare and employment; resources which are often essential in achieving safety and empowerment. By developing separate, non-direct services volunteer programs, the agency can shift reliance for meeting these needs off of the direct services volunteers and increase the overall capacity of our programs to serve clients.
 
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Member Duties : The Americorps member will: 1-Facilitate volunteer retention and accountability by developing a streamlined volunteer scheduling system for all volunteer programs. 2-Increase the capacity of the Children’s Program to offer regular, supportive playgroups for children whose parents have experienced domestic violence by developing and implementing a Children’s Volunteer Program. 3-Increase the capacity of the Safe Shelter Program to serve survivors of domestic violence who are experiencing homelessness by developing and implementing a Safe Shelter Volunteer Program. 4-Develop a system for coordinating and maintaining opportunities for community members to be involved with DVSAS in non-direct service roles, such as administrative support, community outreach and engagement and special events.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Housing . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Recruitment ,  Conflict Resolution ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Social Services ,  Writing/Editing ,  Community Organization ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Opportunity Council - Volunteer Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
11/23/2015  -   11/22/2016

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations WASHINGTON  

Accepting Applications
From  09/01/2015  To  10/15/2015 

Contact Lisa Sohni
1111 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham   WA   98225
3607345121
lisa_sohni@oppco.org
www.oppco.org

Listing ID 63253


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