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2019-2020 ReStore Volunteer Coordinator

Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County and ReStore is a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry that works both to eliminate poverty housing around the world and to make adequate housing a matter of conscience and action. The VISTA member will develop, implement, and document a sustainable volunteer program for the Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County ReStore. By researching other volunteer programs in the state and using HFHI’s online resources, the VISTA will develop and implement a volunteer program for the Habitat ReStore that will allow the ReStore to more successfully recruit, train, and retain volunteers. A successful volunteer program will increase the Habitat ReStore’s ability to support and provide funding to Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County’s mission. Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County and ReStore is a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry that works both to eliminate poverty housing around the world and to make adequate housing a matter of conscience and action. Habitat welcomes partners from any faith – or no faith tradition – who are willing to help improve the lives of families needing safe, affordable, decent housing. We are looking for a candidate with excellent research, documentation, and communication skills. They will be able to collaborate with staff and volunteers and work in a team environment. The VISTA will be comfortable communicating with and training volunteers.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH – Explore volunteer program policies, procedures, and practices already in place. Conduct research using resources available from HFHI and by reaching out to other ReStores to find ideas for creating a successful and sustainable volunteer program at the Champaign County ReStore DEVELOPMENT – Use research conducted in previous two months to develop and document sustainable volunteer program that will best serve the needs of the Champaign County ReStore IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW – Implement the volunteer program developed over the past three months. Assist in managing and testing the new volunteer program along with other ReStore staff, while looking for changes that may need to be made to ensure the sustainability of the program SUSTAINABILITY – Development of manuals and training of staff and volunteers on the Champaign County ReStore volunteer program to assure its sustainability after the VISTA’s term is over

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


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

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas : Community Outreach .

Skills : Public Speaking , Recruitment , Team Work , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Leadership , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
2019-2020 ReStore Volunteer Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
01/22/2019 - 01/21/2020

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Graduate degree (e.g. MA, PhD, MD, JD)

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ILLINOIS

Accepting Applications
From 11/05/2018 To 12/28/2018

Contact	Tiara Hyche
19 E University Ave
Champaign IL 61820
312-854-3370
vista@housingactionil.org

Listing ID	83788


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