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Love Your Block - Reno, NV
 
 
 
This position is part of the AmeriCorps VISTA program, which aims to alleviate poverty by empowering communities through capacity-building initiatives. The VISTA member will focus on volunteer recruitment and management and play a crucial role in supporting the Love Your Block grant program by recruiting, training, and managing volunteers to actively participate in neighborhood revitalization efforts. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop and implement strategies to recruit volunteers for Love Your Block projects, including outreach to community organizations, schools, businesses, and local residents. Collaborate with city officials, community leaders, and partner organizations to identify volunteer needs and opportunities within targeted neighborhood. Organize and facilitate volunteer training sessions to ensure that volunteers are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to Love Your Block initiatives. Establish systems for volunteer management, including tracking volunteer engagement, hours worked, and impact achieved. -Provide ongoing support and supervision to volunteers, serving as their primary point of contact and resource for questions, concerns, and feedback. Coordinate volunteer activities and events, including volunteer appreciation events and recognition programs. Develop and maintain partnerships with local stakeholders to promote volunteerism and community engagement. Collect data and prepare reports on volunteer recruitment, participation, and impact for program evaluation and funding purposes. Support the Love Your Block Fellow and City of Reno HAND staff in community outreach and deliberation activities in neighborhoods of focus. Support the Love Your Block Fellow and City of Reno HAND staff in creating and delivering mini-grant application information materials and sessions. Perform other duties as assigned.
 
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Member Duties : Develop and implement strategies to recruit volunteers for Love Your Block projects, including outreach to community organizations, schools, businesses, and local residents. Collaborate with city officials, community leaders, and other organizations to identify volunteer needs and opportunities within targeted neighborhood. Organize and facilitate volunteer training sessions to ensure that volunteers are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to Love Your Block initiatives. Establish systems for volunteer management, including tracking volunteer engagement, hours worked, and impact achieved. Provide ongoing support and supervision to volunteers, serving as their primary point of contact and resource for questions, concerns, and feedback. Coordinate volunteer activities and events, including volunteer appreciation events and recognition programs. Develop and maintain partnerships with local stakeholders to promote community engagement.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  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 :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Environment ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Recruitment ,  Team Work ,  Environment ,  Community Organization ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Love Your Block - Reno, NV
Program Start/End Date
10/21/2024  -   10/20/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEVADA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  12/20/2024  To  02/10/2025 
Contact Cori Fisher
1 E First St
Reno   NV   89501
775-334-1052
fisherc@reno.gov
reno.gov
Listing ID 123812

       

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