The Prospect KC Volunteer Coordinator VISTA
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is a government program and branch of AmeriCorps that places volunteers in nonprofit community organizations where they will complete capacity building projects over the course of one year with the goal of reducing and eliminating poverty in the United States.
AmeriCorps mission is “to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based direct national and community service.”
The Prospect KC’s programs target people who live at or below the Federal poverty level in Kansas City and Jackson County. Food insecurity, a direct result of low wages and poverty, forces 94,040 people (13.6% of Jackson County residents) to face hard choices about how to spend their money. A Food Apartheid Area is a geographic area that lacks adequate retail sources for nutrient-dense foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and fish, making these items unobtainable or prohibitively expensive. Studies show these areas develop due to social, economic, and political conditions that limit access to healthy foods. Food Apartheid Areas typically exist in economically depressed, low-income communities, which generally have a higher proportion of minority Populations. The Volunteer Coordinator VISTA will help The Prospect KC develop a strong volunteer program and volunteer management systems in order to expand the organization's capacity to serve more community members experiencing food insecurity. The VISTA member will develop and implement a volunteer recruitment, training, and retention plan that will improve The Prospect’s ability to effectively serve the target population long term.
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Member Duties : The Volunteer Coordinator VISTA will first work to Formalize current volunteer management systems in order to develop improved systems or databases. They will Develop and implement a plan to recruit, onboard, and retain current and new volunteers. After developing the volunteer recruitment and management system then will create strategies for continued support and retention of volunteers. The VISTA member will also engage in community outreach efforts to recruit more volunteers and create a sustainable plan for implementing these efforts long term.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Hunger , Community Outreach , Public Safety , Health , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Communications , Leadership , General Skills , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Recruitment .