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*Goodwill* Resource Development & Volunteer Capacity VISTA

Homeless Services of Aroostook (HSA) is a nonprofit organization that has served individuals and families experiencing homelessness throughout Aroostook County since 1984. Founded by Sister Mary O'Donnell, HSA is the only general homeless shelter serving Maine's largest and most rural county. The agency operates 57 year-round shelter beds through its emergency shelter and Aroostook Bridge programs, with an additional 15 seasonal beds available during the winter Warming Shelter program to ensure no one is left without a safe place during extreme weather. HSA provides essential basic needs, including safe shelter, meals, showers, laundry facilities, case management, housing navigation, and connections to community resources that help individuals and families achieve long-term housing stability. As a nonprofit organization, HSA relies heavily on community support through volunteers, individual donors, businesses, foundations, and grant funding. An AmeriCorps VISTA member would play a critical role in strengthening the organization's long-term sustainability by expanding and managing HSA's volunteer program, building community partnerships, researching grant opportunities, and assisting with grant writing to secure additional funding for programs and operations. Mission: Homeless Services of Aroostook strives to provide compassionate support, safe shelter, and essential resources to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. We are committed to empowering lives through housing, advocacy, and pathways to self-sufficiency, fostering dignity and hope for a brighter future. For more information, please visit www.aroostookhomeless.org.

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Member Duties : Homeless Services of Aroostook (HSA) provides emergency shelter, basic human needs, and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness across Aroostook County. As housing instability continues to rise, HSA is working to expand its capacity through strengthened funding streams and a more structured, sustainable volunteer program. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will build organizational capacity by enhancing grant development efforts and creating a comprehensive volunteer management system. These efforts will support long-term sustainability and improve service delivery to those experiencing homelessness.

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


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

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

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Elder Care , Ex-Offender Reentry , Health , Hunger , Homelessness , Housing , Public Safety , Tribal , Veterans .

Skills : Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Law , Leadership , Public Health , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Social Services , Veterans , Team Work .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Goodwill Resource Development & Volunteer Capacity VISTA

Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027

Work Schedule	Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MAINE

Accepting Applications
From 06/26/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact	Sol Carpenter
Goodwill NNE Americorps
Portland ME 04103
2072987017
sol.carpenter@goodwillnne.org
https://goodwillnne.org/workforce-services/americorps/

Listing ID	130019


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