Description
Make a difference in the lives of AZ seniors by expanding and engaging Caring Circles volunteers who will encourage the health, safety, and well-being of those they serve. The Caring Circles mission is to reduce social isolation and increase companionship for homebound seniors by focusing on volunteer recruitment and engagement efforts. The successful applicant will build a volunteer base to sustain and support this important program. In this role you will be recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers, as well as participating in community events to build partnerships. The future member should have experience or a desire to learn about social services and resources for seniors. Be comfortable with technology, social media applications, and public speaking. Have reliable transportation and able to obtain an AZ Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: $600 professional development fund; $100 per/Qt grocery card
For over 25 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports 10~ VISTA members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build lasting infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve their own capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteer mobilization, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps National Days of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and lead a monthly community volunteering opportunity.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL FILLED. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION!
Make a difference in the lives of AZ seniors by expanding and engaging Caring Circles volunteers who will encourage the health, safety, and well-being of those they serve. The Caring Circles mission is to reduce social isolation and increase companionship for homebound seniors by focusing on volunteer recruitment and engagement efforts. The successful applicant will build a volunteer base to sustain and support this important program. In this role you will be recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers, as well as participating in community events to build partnerships. The future member should have experience or a desire to learn about social services and resources for seniors. Be comfortable with technology, social media applications, and public speaking. Have reliable transportation and able to obtain an AZ Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: $600 professional development fund; $100 per/Qt grocery card
For over 25 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports 10~ VISTA members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build lasting infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve their own capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteer mobilization, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps National Days of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and lead a monthly community volunteering opportunity.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL FILLED. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION!
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Living Allowance
$1700
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$1700 monthly
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, Training
Additional Benefits
- Currently we are offing an additional $100 per quarter grocery gift card
- $600 individual professional development fund to pursue personal learning opportunities
- 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)
- 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 Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
Spanish helpful but not required
Desired Languages
English, Spanish
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check