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Volunteer Coordinator VISTA

Volunteers have been a critical part of Catholic Social Services since its inception in 1962. While CSS provides the framework, volunteers have been the cornerstone of CSS’s ability to provide a comprehensive range of social services to more than 16,000 Alaskans per year. The CSS Community Engagement Strategic Plan is to enhance the experiences of our volunteer workforce as an essential part of CSS’s mission to compassionately serve the poor and those in need, strengthen individuals and families, and advocate for the common good. Catholic Social Services in Anchorage, Alaska serves the community in a variety of ways. Housing Solutions & Support CSS provided emergency shelter to over 30% of all people who accessed emergency shelters in Anchorage throughout the year. Brother Francis Shelter and Clare House are more than just emergency shelters for adults and families. Homeless Family Services case managers work around the clock to help people in their transition to permanent stability so they may experience productive, healthy, and fulfilled lives. Hunger Relief St. Francis House Food Pantry supported 13,458 people with nutritious food in FY 23. Majority of our food pantry clients are forced to choose between paying rent and utilities, buying gas, or buying food. St. Francis House Food Pantry is one of the largest food pantries in Alaska and provides an emergency supply of food to anyone experiencing food insecurity. Refugee Resources Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services (RAIS) provides a bridge for refugees from their former lives to their new ones in the U.S. RAIS operates as Alaska’s primary refugee resettlement agency. In FY 23, 582 new arrivals were served by Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services (RAIS). We provide refugees with helpful resources as they settle in Anchorage—connecting them with jobs and weaving them into the fabric of the community. In FY23, the RAIS employment team helped 278 people find new jobs.

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Member Duties : This VISTA will help develop a system for creating meaningful volunteer opportunities across the organization that effectively service clients. This will be done by assessing the current use of volunteers and agency policies/procedures for volunteer recruitment and screening. The team will explore and subscribe to a commercially-available volunteer database and integrate current volunteer information. Train staff and volunteers how to utilize the database. The goal of this VISTA position is to help increase volunteer engagement and create a positive volunteer experience.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Housing at a reduced rental rate , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Homelessness , Housing , Hunger , Education , Community Outreach .

Skills : Computers/Technology , Recruitment , Team Work , Education , Communications , Community Organization , Leadership , Non-Profit Management .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Volunteer Coordinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date
10/21/2024 - 10/21/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ALASKA

Accepting Applications
From 06/30/2024 To 10/20/2024

Contact	Kelly Mullin
4600 Debarr Rd
Anchorage AK 99508
907-717-3093
kmullin@cssalaska.org
cssalaska.org

Listing ID	123429


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