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Volunteer Program Associate VISTA
 
 
 
This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA’s Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty. Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington brings hope to life, especially for those most in need. The volunteer program serves volunteers who are helping alleviate poverty by serving with low-income elderly to support their stay in their homes, volunteering in the Food Bank, providing “sweat” equity for low-income families who are building their first home, and more. Volunteers serve a diverse population of clients. The VISTA Member will serve together with the Volunteer Manager to create an agency-wide orientation program, training programs, and appreciation events. They will implement new data collection systems, update volunteer files, and recruit new volunteers. This work will support the programs mentioned above in their work to alleviate poverty.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA Member will serve together with the Volunteer Manager to create an agency-wide orientation program by creating presentations and outlines and working with programs. They will also create training programs for departments that use volunteers. They will organize appreciation events for both service volunteers and general volunteers. They will implement new data collection systems, update volunteer files, and recruit new volunteers. This work will support the Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington’s programs in their work to alleviate poverty. The programs that they will work most frequently with, are St. Vincent Centers Food Bank, St. Vincent Centers Thrift Store, Catholic Housing Services, Early Learning, and Elder Services. They will participate in local activities in order to recruit volunteers. These activities could include tabling at local universities, attending recruiting events, and contacting local businesses and associations.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Hunger ,  Elder Care ,  Community Outreach ,  Housing ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Communications ,  Recruitment ,  Writing/Editing ,  Conflict Resolution ,  General Skills ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Volunteer Program Associate VISTA
Program Start/End Date
04/11/2022  -   04/10/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WASHINGTON  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  11/03/2021  To  05/31/2022 
Contact Rebecca Lambert
5301 Tieton Dr
Yakima   WA   98908
509-965-7100
blambert@catholiccharitiescw.org
Listing ID 104620

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