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Volunteer Services VISTA-Newberg, OR

Habitat for Humanity's vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong, stable communities. Since our founding in 1976, Habitat has helped more than 46 million people build or improve the place they call home. With Habitat AmeriCorps, you can serve in your community or in many locations through the United States. Serve on an active build site or at a local Habitat office assisting homeowner families, volunteers, and staff members. For one year, you can get paid to help build sustainable solutions in the community, gain valuable hands-on experience, and prepare for your future. Help strengthen communities through a year of service with Habitat AmeriCorps.

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Member Duties : The volunteer services development VISTA member will create, document, and implement plans for volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and recognition to increase the number of local volunteers and improve the overall volunteer experience. This will include evaluating current volunteer programs and resources and identifying best practices or focus engagement on specific groups, such as youth or veterans. Research the volunteer program and resources that are currently in place to identify best practices and any additional needs the project requires. Document research and communicate findings to move forward with developing a formal volunteer program. Assist the host site in testing and evaluating the various parts of the program, making revisions as needed to ensure success. Ensure that the enhanced volunteer program is sustainable, continuing at the host site after the completion of the VISTA term, by documenting the plan and training staff and volunteers on the new program.

Program Benefits : Training , $300 per month housing & groceries , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , 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 : Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Neighborhood Revitalization , Housing , Community and Economic Development .

Skills : General Skills , Writing/Editing , Business/Entrepreneur , Team Work , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Non-Profit Management , Recruitment , Leadership .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Volunteer Services VISTA-Newberg, OR

Program Start/End Date
01/02/2025 - 02/11/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OREGON

Accepting Applications
From 01/02/2025 To 02/12/2026

Contact	AmeriCorps Recruitment
620 N Morton St
Newberg OR 97132
503-922-9488
habitatamericorps@habitat.org
bit.ly/3wj0jfj

Listing ID	121286


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