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Willis Dady Homeless Services, IA&MN Campus Compact VISTA
 
 
 
For over 30 years Willis Dady Homeless Services has been empowering clients to break the cycle of homelessness and become self-sufficient. Our programs range from homelessness prevention to street outreach, rapid re-housing, emergency shelter and supported employment. The Willis Dady Volunteer Development VISTA will launch new volunteer-led initiatives to better meet our goals of helping clients escape homelessness. As a result, this VISTA will connect volunteers to all areas of our work, serving over 1,500 people with a goal of helping more than 60% of them attain housing stability. This VISTA will help our organization build a team of volunteers to connect with previous clients to assess client outcomes across all programs. They will engage local colleges and universities in research and internship partnerships to help develop best practices in the long-term prevention of homelessness. They will expand peer-to-peer volunteer opportunities. They will work with staff by brainstorming, planning, and evaluating new community-based projects. The Volunteer Development will recruit, train and support a diverse group of volunteers allowing us to expand our services. This project is part of the Community Corps VISTA Program, operated by Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact. The program strives to eliminate poverty through campus-community partnerships by placing full-time capacity building support in nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions. There are three focus areas, this project being in the Opportunity Corps which supports sites in long-term approaches to issues related to personal economic success including housing and employment support. ***Please also send cover letter and resume to supervisor. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis. Preference given to candidates who apply early.***
 
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Member Duties : This VISTA will recruit, train, and support volunteers to better serve all Willis Dady programs. They will develop a volunteer-led client follow-up initiative to assess client outcomes across all programs. They will create long-term research and internship partnerships with local colleges and universities including brainstorming, planning and evaluating projects that deepen our understanding of homeless prevention, low-barrier shelters, and other fields related to homeless services. They will also generate and share data related to volunteerism at Willis Dady to help increase the level of support and recognition for volunteers and our volunteer program as we expand into new services in the community. Finally, they will pursue professional development to learn about and implement best practices in volunteer management.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Housing ,  Technology ,  Community Outreach ,  Homelessness . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Social Services ,  General Skills ,  Leadership ,  Recruitment ,  Writing/Editing ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Willis Dady Homeless Services, IA&MN Campus Compact VISTA
Program Start/End Date
07/20/2020  -   07/19/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations IOWA  
Accepting Applications
From  03/30/2020  To  06/22/2020 
Contact Carolyn Scherf
1247 4th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids   IA   52403
3193627555
carolyn@willisdady.org
willisdady.org/jobs
Listing ID 95326

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