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Chicago New Arrivals Mission
 
 
 
The VISTA members housed at the Chicago Mayor's Office will: - Collaborate with Chicago Cares to promote volunteerism and civic engagement. - Manage volunteer engagement and capacity building, diversifying service opportunities. - Coordinate with civic partners for New Arrivals, building necessary infrastructure. - Develop a recruitment, retention, and recognition strategy with the City of Chicago and partners. - Form a Core Group of Volunteer Management Organizations, focusing on partnerships. - Establish a vetting and screening protocol for volunteers, ensuring safety. - Develop and implement a volunteer training program for effective assistance to asylum seekers. - Establish a robust volunteer coordination system, optimizing resources. - Create a sustainability plan for long-term volunteer engagement and support. Additionally, VISTA members supporting DFSS New Arrivals Sheltering Team will: - Conduct a needs assessment and gap analysis for asylum seekers' services. - Identify and leverage existing nonprofit partnerships for resource maximization. - Expand the network of service providers for comprehensive support. - Form a working group to coordinate and enhance wraparound services across shelters.
 
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Member Duties : VISTA supporting the Volunteer Program launch will: - Collaborate with Chicago Cares to promote volunteerism and civic engagement. - Manage volunteer engagement and capacity building, diversifying service opportunities. - Coordinate with civic partners for New Arrivals, building necessary infrastructure. - Develop a recruitment, retention, and recognition strategy with the City of Chicago and partners. - Form a Core Group of Volunteer Management Organizations, focusing on partnerships. - Establish a vetting and screening protocol for volunteers, ensuring safety. Additionally, the VISTA members supporting DFSS New Arrivals Sheltering Team will: - Conduct a needs assessment and gap analysis for asylum seekers' services. - Identify and leverage existing nonprofit partnerships for resource maximization. - Expand the network of service providers for comprehensive support. - Form a working group to coordinate and enhance wraparound services across shelters.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Public Safety ,  Homelessness ,  Housing . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Social Services ,  Leadership ,  Computers/Technology ,  Recruitment ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Chicago New Arrivals Mission
Program Start/End Date
02/12/2024  -   01/25/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ILLINOIS   Chicago  
Languages
Optional Spanish + Creole
Accepting Applications
From  01/01/2024  To  05/01/2025 
Contact Jesus Del Toro
121 N La Salle St
Chicago   IL   60602
773-805-5682
Listing ID 121453

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