Habitat for Humanity International
Beloved Community Volunteer Engagement VISTA - 2024-25
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Job Description
- Req#: 9586BR
- Streamlining grant-related data collection across affiliates, exploring platforms like Microsoft Forms or Salesforce for efficiency.
- Analyzing existing data to enhance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in volunteer engagement, fundraising, and resource allocation.
- Crafting resources for affiliates in the BCVE initiative, including tailored volunteer and community engagement plans and expanding grant programs based on affiliate feedback.
- Organization name: Habitat For Humanity International – Beloved Community
- Nearest metropolitan area: Atlanta, GA
- Full-time staff: 6
- Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 1
- Number of homes to be built: 0
- Activities and attractions: While Atlanta is a popular, bustling city with glittering skylines, it is also a city in the forest, dotted with expansive green spaces and charming neighborhoods. Discover hidden gems around every corner, including diverse dining, top attractions, incredible arts and entertainment. This urban oasis is a multi-cultural haven that exudes Southern hospitality in its own style. Ever-expanding and always reinventing itself, Atlanta is among the most influential and most welcoming cities in the USA. The city boasts attractions including the MLK Historic Site, Six Flags over Georgia, and the Center for Civil and Human Rights.
- Unique projects: The VISTA member will work on a DEI pilot program centered around volunteer and community engagement. Capacity building regarding the Beloved Community Volunteer Engagement Grant report, including how to use data, translation of learnings into programmatic guidance and template building.
- Annual living allowance of $22,881.85 for one year of service.
- Segal Education Award of $7,395 (lifetime maximum of two full education awards) OR end-of-service cash stipend of approximately $1,800, upon successful completion of service.
- Forbearance for most federally-guaranteed student loans.
- Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
- 10 personal and 10 medical leave days.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
- Childcare benefits, if you qualify.
- Noncompetitive eligibility status for federal employment for one year after successful completion of service.
- Relocation assistance: Mileage and a $750 settling in allowance for members relocating more than 50 miles to serve.
- Housing stipend paid directly to your landlord - $500 per month
- Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.
- Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
- Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
- Have experience working on a team.
- Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
- Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.
Posting Description
Beloved Community Volunteer Engagement VISTA
For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands-on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.
AmeriCorps VISTA members are Volunteers in Service to America who perform indirect service to build capacity and sustainable solutions.
What will you do?
The Beloved Community Volunteer Engagement (BCVE) VISTA member will innovate to boost diverse volunteer and community partner involvement in Habitat's mission. Tasks may involve:
This position will focus on volunteer services aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
Supplemental Benefits
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens or is a person residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status. Applicants must be at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates:
Auto req ID
9586BR
Position Category
Volunteer Opportunity
Position Type
AmeriCorps
Geographic Location
North America
Location
Atlanta, GA
About the company
Habitat for Humanity International, generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or Habitat, is an international, non-governmental, and nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1976 by couple Millard and Linda Fuller.
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