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2021-2022 Chicago HOPES for Kids Volunteer Coordinator VISTA
 
 
 
The mission of Chicago HOPES for Kids is to provide shelter-based educational support for children living in Chicago’s homeless shelters. We provide a welcoming space at each shelter where students receive homework help, literacy, and enrichment services to succeed academically. Chicago HOPES for Kids currently has tutoring programs at 8 shelters in Chicago and provides services to over 100 children, 3-4 afternoon/evenings per week with over 150 volunteers participating each year. Chicago HOPES for Kids is seeking VISTA members who have an interest in helping children who are experiencing homelessness succeed in school while working to enhance the HOPES program and create a model for organizational sustainability and program expansion. The goal of our project is threefold: To expand the Chicago HOPES for Kids academic and enrichment program to additional shelters in Chicago; to strengthen and further develop the structure and components of our existing program, and to create a sustainable model for community outreach and diversify our volunteer opportunities. The VISTA member assigned to this project will work to expand awareness and support for the Chicago HOPES for Kid's mission and organization. VISTA members assigned to this project will build capacity throughout the city of Chicago to develop and expand volunteer, community, and family outreach efforts while ensuring all efforts are sustainable. Additionally, the VISTA member will build organizational capacity by developing and documenting volunteer strategies, procedures, and contact information to promote increased awareness and support for Chicago HOPES for Kids in the Chicago community and beyond.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : The Volunteer Coordinator VISTA will evaluate the current literacy leader's volunteer program, improve the recruitment of volunteer mentors, and the onboarding process to create a more sustainable program. A significant goal of this role will be to expand Literacy Leaders program capacity by expanding the recruitment of volunteer mentors. Additionally, increase awareness of the Literacy Leaders program. The Volunteer Coordinator VISTA will plan and evaluate university alumni volunteer recruitment strategy. This VISTA will plan and implement volunteer appreciation coordination and evaluate strategies implemented, and collect volunteer feedback. Review and update daily volunteer feedback forms and analyze data to improve volunteer programming. The Volunteer Coordinator VISTA will coordinate organization-wide volunteer recognition. This VISTA will facilitate volunteer training, implement social media strategy, and our community newsletter in collaboration with other VISTA members.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  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 :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Homelessness ,  Education ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
None
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
2021-2022 Chicago HOPES for Kids Volunteer Coordinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date
10/16/2021  -   10/15/2022

Work Schedule Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations ILLINOIS   Chicago  

Accepting Applications
From  07/07/2021  To  11/01/2021 

Contact Mel Whitehouse
641 W Lake St
Chicago   IL   60661
312-690-4240
mel@chicagohopesforkids.org
chicagohopesforkids.org

Listing ID 105231


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