Description
Racine Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Located in southern Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Michigan, Racine is convenient to both Milwaukee and Chicago, IL. It is home to museums, theater companies and other arts organizations, as well as several Frank Lloyd Wright buildings.
The goal of this VISTA project is to develop a formal volunteer program for both construction and ReStore that meets the needs of Racine HFH and the volunteers, with a focus on recruitment, data tracking, and volunteer satisfaction. Project objectives for this position include:
• Explore the volunteer program and resources that are currently in place and identify best practices from other programs, including the creation of a Young Professionals Group
• Develop and document a formal volunteer program that will address the needs of the host site. The plan should address recruitment, tracking, scheduling, managing, retention and opportunities for volunteer feedback.
• Implement the new volunteer program. Test and evaluate the various parts of the volunteer program developed and make revisions to the program as needed in order to ensure success.
Racine Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Located in southern Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Michigan, Racine is convenient to both Milwaukee and Chicago, IL. It is home to museums, theater companies and other arts organizations, as well as several Frank Lloyd Wright buildings.
The goal of this VISTA project is to develop a formal volunteer program for both construction and ReStore that meets the needs of Racine HFH and the volunteers, with a focus on recruitment, data tracking, and volunteer satisfaction. Project objectives for this position include:
• Explore the volunteer program and resources that are currently in place and identify best practices from other programs, including the creation of a Young Professionals Group
• Develop and document a formal volunteer program that will address the needs of the host site. The plan should address recruitment, tracking, scheduling, managing, retention and opportunities for volunteer feedback.
• Implement the new volunteer program. Test and evaluate the various parts of the volunteer program developed and make revisions to the program as needed in order to ensure success.
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Living Allowance
$1025
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$1025 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), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
• A demonstrated understanding and enthusiasm for VISTA and its core mission of fighting poverty
• Available to serve in a full-time capacity for one year
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to large groups
• Be a self-starter and self-motivated in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, email, the internet, & social media
• A positive attitude, flexibility, attention to detail, strong organizational skills and an ability to multitask.
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and multiple age groups.
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check