As an intermediary program each of our roles are unique. Please see the position listing for more details of this specific role. Additionally, before a 2nd round interview applicants will receive the detailed Volunteer Assignment Description (VAD).
Service Activities
Various, across the spectrum of allowable VISTA activities.
Community Need Addressed
As an intermediary organization HandsOn Greater Phoenix works with local non-profits and government organizations to develop each individual VISTA role. HandsOn staff brings the knowledge of AmeriCorps programing priorities and policy, as well as an in depth knowledge of what motivates individuals to take on a year of National Service. This means that our AmeriCorps VISTA roles can fall into any of the programing areas of VISTA. In this way HandsOn is able place AmeriCorps members in organizations who otherwise wouldn’t have the capacity or knowledge to develop a role on their own.
Position Outcomes
As an intermediary program that develops roles in all of the AmeriCorps VISTA programing priorities our results arch across the VISTA spectrum. As a part of the application process applicants will receive the individual Volunteer Assignment Description (VAD) before a 2nd round interview. This document details some of the deliverables of each position.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance
- HandsOn AmeriCorps VISTA members attend monthly professional development meetings where they receive training on various topics as well as build lasting supportive relationships with other members. These meetings are held at various organizations across the valley with a focus on introducing members to these organizations (building their knowledge of issues, resources addressing those issues and developing a professional network)
- Currently we are offing an additional $100 per quarter grocery gift card
- As a part of America’s Service Commissions our members have access to the Member Assistance Program (MAP) and all the benefits that entails
Education Benefits
While we support and encourage members to pursue certifications, or other professional development courses, we do not have any standing certifications that we take all members though. Most often we are able to support members in this area by gaining permission to use ‘service hours’ towards specific trainings.
Skills you will gain
Professional office experience, other various dependent on individual role
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Maintain open lines of communication with others, Turn taking
Creativity & Problem Solving
Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers
Tools
Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Set goals
Service
Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization