These members will help increase the capacity of the number of families we are able to serve in the Spokane Community and the number of volunteers we are able to lead on the job site. The more individual service they will provide to our volunteers will help in a greater volunteer experience and retention. AmeriCorps members also increase the awareness to our volunteers of the impact of their volunteering has on our families and in our community. AmeriCorps members help us achieve our mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Service Activities
1) Attend SST trainings and AmeriCorps days of service
2) Maintain accurate/timely reports/timecards
3) Perform construction tasks; demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping. Projects may include new and rehab homes
4) Lead small groups of volunteers, ensure they are well-employed on service sites
5) Facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and partner families on site
6) Collaborate w/ staff to identify skilled/enthusiastic volunteers and cultivate their involvement in Habitat’s efforts
7) Maintain safety by modeling safety practices/guidelines, volunteer education, and site monitoring. Attend safety and planning trainings w/ construction staff
8) Provide on-site orientations/safety talks to volunteers/family partners
9) Manage materials on site and at affiliate warehouse and storage trailers. Pick up/organize project materials
10) Set up/cleanup project sites
11) Maintain site logs for each project
12) Participate in select affiliate events
Community Need Addressed
This position will address the lack of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.
Position Outcomes
This service will provide affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
CPR, First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Motivational Interviewing, Bloodborne Pathogens
Skills you will gain
Communications, leadership, trade/construction, community organization
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
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
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Provide relevant expertise
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization