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WSU VISTA - Coordinator for Health Support Volunteers

Douglas County Senior Services (DCSS) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that is the designated go-to place for senior resources in Lawrence and all of Douglas County. Launching a fresh face and rebranding of the organization in late 2016, DCSS will emerge as the central clearinghouse for information for and about seniors, as well as for partnering agencies and professionals. DCSS is implement a pilot project and working with Community Village Lawrence (CVL) to provide volunteer services so community members can remain in their home as they age. Due to requests from community members, their families, and supporting agencies, DCSS sees an opportunity to provide Health Support Volunteers that can become a model for other organizations. As DCSS’s VISTA, you will have the opportunity to investigate best practices for this role, develop a manual, implement training, and evaluate the results. You will meet community leaders and attend community events to let the community know about the additional services. Recruiting potential volunteers and additional members will develop or refine your skills in recruitment and public speaking. Documentation of the entire process is essential for sustainability and expansion of this project. A previous VISTA said the experience of developing a project from inception to fruition was extremely valuable in her next job search. The VISTA also said the chance to meet such a diverse, interesting group of members, volunteers, and community supporters, whom she would never have met otherwise, was an amazing opportunity.

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Member Duties : 1. Investigate training protocols used by other agencies with Health Support Volunteers. Develop a training manual; field test it with current volunteers. 2. Recruit and train volunteers; evaluate to determine training success, and refine training process. 3. Develop relationships and events with local health, senior, social, and service organizations to advise about the new service; recruit new volunteers and members. 4. Maintain the database to track services and participant satisfaction; keep protocols and procedures current. Document background checks are completed before assigning volunteers. 5. With a committee member, meet with potential members and volunteers about procedures and policies. 6. Investigate funding sources for the project, and work with the grant committee to write and submit grants. 7. Use social media, newspapers, local TV, radio, and table events to keep the community informed and to recruit volunteers and members.

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


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

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

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Health , Housing , Elder Care .

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



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
WSU VISTA - Coordinator for Health Support Volunteers

Program Start/End Date
01/01/2017 - 01/02/2017

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	KANSAS

Accepting Applications
From 09/21/2016 To 01/31/2017

Contact	Marvel Williams
745 Vermont St
Lawrence KS 66044
785-727-7880
mwilliamson@dgcoseniorservices.org
www.dgcoseniorservices.org

Listing ID	69852


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