This member will help increase the capacity of the number of families we are able to serve in the Spokane Community, the number of volunteers we are able to recruit and retain at our Habitat Store, and the number of volunteers we are able to recruit and retain on the job site. They will provide a more personal experience to our individual volunteers and groups that will provide our volunteers with a rewarding experience and aid in their 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 providing decent affordable homes to all of God's people in need.
Service Activities
1) Attend all Spokane Service Team trainings and AmeriCorps national days of service.
2) Maintain accurate and timely reports and timecards.
3) Manage volunteers as assigned.
4) Schedule and communicate needs with all assigned volunteers.
5) Coordinate campus chapter groups and non-construction youth group projects.
6) Improve volunteer resource database for volunteers who can help with certain needs.
7) Maintain communications with volunteers through a monthly e-Newsletter and by updating volunteer portions of website.
8) Plan and execute the annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet.
9) Develop new and revise old volunteer recognition tools.
10) Devise, implement and analyze volunteer experience survey.
11) Develop existing and new partnerships with community businesses and organizations to provide in-kind donations for collegiate challenge, volunteer picnic and other volunteer services.
12) Attend community outreach programs. Secure and manage affiliate presence at volunteer fairs
Community Need Addressed
This position will address the lack of affordable housing available for low income families and individuals.
Position Outcomes
This position will provide more affordable housing for low income families and individuals.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
CPR, First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Motivational Interviewing
Skills you will gain
Communications, community organization, leadership, public speaking, recruitment, trade/construction
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
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, Improvise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Facilitate group planning
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 and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization