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2026 Ohana of Howard County Volunteer Engagement
 
 
 
Be the force behind a growing mentor movement, building a pipeline of caring volunteers to support underrepresented youth, expanding opportunity, strengthening community connections, and creating lasting pathways to success. Through its “Village” mentoring model, each student is supported by a team of trained mentors who guide academics, social-emotional development, and post-secondary planning. This team-based approach ensures consistency, reduces mentor burnout, and creates a network of support that extends beyond traditional one-to-one mentoring. Youth participate in weekly after-school clubs, skill-building workshops, and community-based experiences that create belonging, confidence, and goal setting. The proposed project, Expanding Volunteer Engagement for Youth Success, strengthens OhanaHC’s capacity to recruit, train, and retain a diverse pipeline of mentors. By addressing gaps in social capital and access to supportive relationships, this project tackles poverty at its root—expanding opportunity, strengthening community connections, and improving long-term educational and career outcomes for youth. Ultimately, OhanaHC will increase the number of young people supported by consistent, caring adults, positioning them for success in school, work, and life.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA will design and implement a comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategy to expand and diversify OhanaHC’s volunteer pipeline. This includes identifying and engaging employer partners, colleges and universities, and community-based organizations to develop sustainable volunteer pathways. To support sustainability, the VISTA member will develop and improve volunteer management systems, including recruitment workflows, onboarding processes, communication templates, and tracking tools. They will help implement or optimize systems (e.g., CRM platforms and shared databases) to track volunteer engagement from initial interest through active participation, ensuring a more efficient and scalable process. The VISTA member will also support partnership development by researching and cultivating relationships with organizations that can serve as ongoing sources of volunteers.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Team Work ,  Education ,  Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Speaking ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Youth Development ,  Recruitment ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2026 Ohana of Howard County Volunteer Engagement
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026  -   08/09/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MARYLAND   Washington/Baltimore  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/27/2026  To  07/30/2026 
Contact Quiton Askew
11350 Tooks Way
Columbia   MD   21044
410-374-7692
qaskew@ohanahc.org
https://ohanahc.org/
Listing ID 129414

       

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