The Veterans Coordinator will plan and facilitate all activities during the Veterans Family Camp sessions. The Veterans Coordinator will reach out to organizations that serve veterans and make partnerships with these organizations. By spreading the word about the Veterans Family Camp sessions, the Veterans Coordinator will bring more families to enjoy the vacation camp has to offer.
Service Activities
- Engage in providing outreach for veterans programs to current and potential clients.
- Identify public and private organizations to collaborate with on outreach and program development.
- Plan and facilitate activities during Veterans Family Camp sessions.
- Attend appropriate meetings and conferences to gain information and increase awareness of the Family Camp program.
- Recruit volunteers to assist in Veterans Camp sessions.
- Distribute surveys to attendees of camp; then collect results.
- Update and maintain database of veteran organizations, clubs, etc for outreach mailings and contacts.
Community Need Addressed
This position will address the community need of providing resources to Veterans and their families. This position allows Veterans and their families to enjoy time together in a camp setting, participating in the high ropes course, hiking, and other nature-based activities. The Easter Seals Wisconsin veterans programming provides therapeutic recreational activities and programs at Camp Wawbeek for veterans with or without disabilities and their families. This program is maintained through partnerships with several organizations that serve veterans.
Position Outcomes
This position has a desired outcome of the veteran and his/her family having an enjoyable, accessible camp experience. This position also has a desired outcome of providing partnerships with veterans and organizations that serve veterans.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Housing, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
AmeriCorps Members receive room and board during their weekends spent at camp. AmeriCorps Members receive a $1,250 living allowance, as well as a $1,212.44 education award upon successful completion of service.
Skills you will gain
CPR, First Aid, public speaking, community organizing, outreach, personal care, lifts & transfers, citizenship training, volunteer management, disability awareness & inclusion
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment