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25-26 - Chicago Furniture Bank - Volunteer Engagement - HAC

The Volunteer Engagement VISTA will serve with the Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB) in Chicago, IL, from August 2025-2026. CFB is part of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Housing Action Corps members receive custom training, support, and networking opportunities in housing and community development, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. The Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB) serves individuals and families across the Chicagoland area transitioning from homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or lacking essential household furnishings. CFB collaborates with over 550 social service agencies to identify and assist those most in need with handpicked furniture packages. As one of the largest furniture banks in the country, the CFB believes every person should be able to sleep on a bed, share a meal at a table, and do homework on a desk. The Volunteer Engagement VISTA will expand our community engagement and increase awareness of our mission to end furniture poverty. They will develop outreach strategies, strengthen volunteer engagement, and build partnerships to enhance service delivery. By mobilizing more supporters, CFB can furnish more homes, reduce financial strain on vulnerable families, and promote long-term housing stability, helping break the cycle of poverty in Chicago. The ideal candidate for this role is a highly motivated, organized, and community-driven individual with a passion for nonprofit work and volunteer engagement. They should have strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with community partners, volunteers, and CFB staff. Experience in volunteer coordination, community outreach, or nonprofit program development is highly beneficial. This position offers a $1000 monthly housing stipend.

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Member Duties : CFB estimates that at least 5,000 households (approximately 12,500 individuals) in the Chicagoland area live in furniture poverty annually, lacking essential household items necessary for daily living. CFB addresses this critical need by providing complete furniture packages, but many in need remain unaware of our services or how to support our mission. The Volunteer Engagement VISTA will develop our volunteer program infrastructure, expand community partnerships, and enhance our outreach strategies to recruit more volunteers who are essential to our work. VISTA will create volunteer training materials, role descriptions, and onboarding procedures to improve efficiency and engagement of CFB’s volunteer program. They will design marketing materials and establish partnerships with organizations, schools, and corporations to increase volunteer participation. By the end of service, they will collect feedback and analyze data to ensure the long-term sustainability of our volunteer program.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Training , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , $1,000 Monthly Housing Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .


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

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Homelessness , Veterans , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Entrepreneur/Business , Housing .

Skills : Recruitment , Communications , Team Work , Community Organization , Social Services , Non-Profit Management , Veterans , Computers/Technology .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
25-26 - Chicago Furniture Bank - Volunteer Engagement - HAC

Program Start/End Date
08/25/2025 - 08/24/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ILLINOIS Chicago

Accepting Applications
From 05/14/2025 To 08/01/2025

Contact	AmeriCorps Leader
4801 S Whipple St
Chicago IL 60632
312-854-3372
AmeriCorps@housingactionil.org
housingactionil.org/americorps

Listing ID	126373


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