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SERVE Philadelphia - Parks and Rec Volunteer Coordinator
 
 
 
Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service is accepting applications for two full time SERVE Philadelphia AmeriCorps VISTA members to serve for a period of one year on projects designed to increase access to educational opportunities, revitalize neighborhood parks and strengthen community volunteer networks. The AmeriCorps VISTA working on this particular project will build Philadelphia Parks and Recreation’s capacity to maintain City park space through volunteer support by (1) Developing outreach and communications strategies to increase volunteer engagement, targeted at the emerging and existing volunteer Friends groups, other volunteer pools, and the general public (2) Increasing volunteer recruitment for stewardship events coordinated by Parks and Recreation, including Love Year Park fall and spring service days, and enhancing management strategies in order to retain year-round volunteers (3) Building individual Friends Group capacity to plan, recruit for, and coordinate volunteer workdays throughout the year by designing systems to support Friends Group leaders through in-person and digital training resources.
 
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA will build Philadelphia Parks and Recreation’s capacity to maintain City park space through volunteer support by (1) Developing outreach and communications strategies to increase volunteer engagement, targeted at the emerging and existing volunteer Friends groups, other volunteer pools, and the general public (2) Increasing volunteer recruitment for stewardship events coordinated by Parks and Recreation, including Love Year Park fall and spring service days, and enhancing management strategies in order to retain year-round volunteers (3) Building individual Friends Group capacity to plan, recruit for, and coordinate volunteer workdays throughout the year by designing systems to support Friends Group leaders through in-person and digital training resources.
 
Program Benefits : Monthly Transporation Pass ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Environment ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Leadership ,  Computers/Technology ,  Recruitment ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
SERVE Philadelphia - Parks and Rec Volunteer Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
02/28/2014  -   02/27/2015

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum:  21    Maximum:  None

Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA   Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City  

Accepting Applications
From  12/05/2013  To  01/15/2014 

Contact Catherine Wolfgang
112 City Hall
Philadelphia   PA   19107
215-686-0317
servephillyvistaapplication@gmail.com
www.SERVEPhiladelphia.com

Listing ID 48135


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