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2019 Habitat ReStore VISTA
 
 
 
Established in 1976, Habitat for Humanity operates in 1,400 communities across the United States and in 70 countries around the world. Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live: we bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Established in 1998, Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity is a support organization for 8 Habitat affiliates located in Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, and Will counties. We manage regional initiatives that increase revenue and reduce costs. Our goals are to raise awareness, grow capacity, and serve more families. ReStore VISTAs will live near and serve at one of our eight affiliate locations. After assessing the current volunteer, marketing, and donation programs and researching best practices around the USA, VISTAs will develop, implement, and gather feedback on enhancements to the three programs. Assist with grant applications and feasibility of additional ReStores if appropriate. Create manuals and a transition plan. We seek technology savvy college graduates who are adept in all forms of communication. We need organized team players who have the ambition to move a ReStore from good to great. We provide training and guidance; you provide energy and ingenuity; and together we will strengthen our affiliates and increase their capacity. VISTAs will learn that focused efforts can have a wide impact. Chicago has a reputation for sultry summers and challenging winters but working for Habitat will open your hearts and minds to the joys of helping families in need. VISTAs at our various locations will connect with each other regularly, visit the different sites, and attend regional trainings and events. VISTAs must serve a full year. We have ReStore VISTA openings in Lake County (Waukegan, IL) and Will County (Joliet, IL). For more information, visit our website or email our recruiter.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : VISTAs will have four objectives. 1. Assess the current volunteer, marketing, and donation programs; identify best practices being used by other ReStores; communicate findings to the ReStore Manager and other staff; and gain further direction on ways to move forward with enhanced programs. 2. Based on the information gathered and guidance provided, develop and document enhancements to the Restore’s existing volunteer, marketing, and donation programs. 3. In collaboration with ReStore staff members, implement and gather feedback the enhanced plans. If appropriate, help determine the feasibility of adding another ReStore, and help draft grants and track grant applications. 4. Create manuals and a transition plan for the enhanced volunteer, marketing, and donation procedures. Throughout the process, VISTAs will draw on the marketing and technology knowledge and expertise of Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity and share success stories with VISTAs at other affiliate locations.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Site-specific benefits ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Neighborhood Revitalization . 
 
Skills :
Recruitment ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Team Work ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  General Skills ,  Writing/Editing ,  Computers/Technology . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2019 Habitat ReStore VISTA
Program Start/End Date
02/18/2020  -   02/17/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  21    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ILLINOIS   Chicago  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/22/2019  To  01/17/2020 
Contact Rob Grierson
233 N Michigan Ave
Chicago   IL   60601
8479973165
rob.grierson@chicagolandhabitat.org
www.chicagolandhabitat.org
Listing ID 90186

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