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Haven Neighborhood Services Volunteer Recruitment VISTA
 
 
 
The key objectives of the Volunteer Recruitment VISTA is to expand and strengthen the volunteer infrastructure for Haven Neighborhood Services’ programs, ensuring sustainable community engagement and increased access to financial empowerment services. This includes recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers for the VITA program, financial literacy workshops, and community outreach initiatives. Volunteer Recruitment & Outreach – Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage potential volunteers, including partnerships with universities, community organizations, and corporate sponsors. Promote opportunities through social media, local events, and online platforms. Training & Capacity Building – Organize and facilitate training sessions for volunteers, ensuring they are well-equipped for their roles in free tax preparation (VITA), financial literacy instruction, and event support. Develop training materials and coordinate certification processes. Volunteer Management & Retention – Maintain volunteer records, track participation, and implement engagement strategies to increase retention. Plan recognition events and appreciation initiatives to encourage long-term involvement. Event Implementation – Build the capacity for volunteer-supported events such as financial education workshops, tax preparation pop-ups, and outreach campaigns. Ensure volunteers are effectively placed and prepared for their roles. Program Evaluation & Impact Reporting – Collect and analyze data on volunteer engagement and program impact, providing reports to leadership. Identify opportunities for improvement and sustainability in volunteer coordination efforts.
 
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Member Duties : The Volunteer Recruitment VISTA will play a key role in volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement to support financial education and tax assistance programs. They will develop outreach strategies, build partnerships with universities and community organizations, and maintain a volunteer database to ensure efficient coordination. Members will lead training sessions for VITA tax preparers and financial literacy instructors, equipping them with the necessary tools and certifications. They will also assist in volunteer placement, event coordination, and tracking participation metrics. To enhance retention, members will implement engagement initiatives, organize appreciation events, and maintain ongoing communication with volunteers. Through these efforts, the Volunteer Recruitment VISTA will strengthen community impact by ensuring volunteers are effectively recruited, trained, and recognized.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  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 ,  Entrepreneur/Business ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Business/Entrepreneur ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Community Organization ,  Leadership ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Social Services ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  General Skills ,  Recruitment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Haven Neighborhood Services Volunteer Recruitment VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/11/2025  -   08/10/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA   Los Angeles/Orange County  
Languages
English
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  04/25/2025  To  08/01/2025 
Contact Alison Petsod Hixson
570 W Avenue 26
Los Angeles   CA   90065
213-893-4898
volunteercorps@laworks.com
www.laworks.com/vista
Listing ID 126468

       

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