Volunteer Projects Manager VISTA

Company: AmeriCorps
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Volunteer Projects Manager VISTAThe Volunteer Engagement Office (VEO) seeks to engage volunteers to expand Catholic Charities mission and reach and cultivate a culture that welcomes volunteers. The VEO does this through assisting staff in identifying volunteer roles that benefit their program and/or clients, recruiting volunteers and matching them to the appropriate role, screening and processing volunteers, and implementing regular volunteer recognition initiatives. This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA's Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty.Member Duties : The Volunteer Projects VISTA will facilitate and implement Catholic Charities DC Volunteer Engagement Strategic Plan, which includes managing 4 projects: Expand & enhance engagement practices of programs that rely heavily on volunteers Improve volunteer engagement diversity, equity, and inclusion practices Develop training opportunities for volunteers Launch the Volunteer Leader Hope Corps Program that leads monthly volunteer events The VISTA will work in collaboration with the Volunteer Director, the Volunteer Strategic Planning Committee, and other key stakeholders. The VISTA's work will increase the number and quality of our volunteer opportunities, and by extension, expand the services we provide to clients who are experiencing poverty.Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance .*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcareTerms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .Service Areas : Hunger , Ex-Offender Reentry , Housing , Entrepreneur/Business , Education , Homelessness , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Health .Skills : Communications , Non-Profit Management , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Team Work , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , Social Services , Writing/Editing , Business/Entrepreneur , Public Speaking .

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