AmeriCorps VIP Fellow - Ventura County

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Job description

AmeriCorps VIP Fellow - Ventura County

The Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP) inspires community volunteerism, connecting community members with their neighbors in need. VIP Fellows are AmeriCorps members who lead "behind the scenes" in existing schools and nonprofits (Partner Sites) to build sustainable volunteer programs. Fellows do this through: 1) building systems to track, support, manage, and train volunteers; 2) recruiting one-time and skills-based volunteers; and 3) raising funds to support the volunteer program. Example Partner Sites in our community include United Way of Ventura County, Partnership for Safe Families, CSUCI . Fellows spend the majority of their time at their Partner Site collaborating with professional staff to build systems of volunteer management. VIP Fellows also spend time in the community, building partnerships and connecting community members with service opportunities. VIP Fellows are a part of a statewide network of 120 Fellows, and are placed in small teams of 5 or more in their community who meet regularly for collaboration and training. This position is a valuable opportunity to develop and apply your leadership and community organizing skills to make a lasting difference. During the service year, VIP Fellows earn a Volunteer Management Certificate to build skills in volunteer management. Extensive training in nonprofit professional skills is also offered. The VIP Fellow team in this region is managed by United Way of Ventura County. VIP Fellows lead volunteers and inspire communities to support important service efforts through meaningful service programs that change lives. Come join us, and make an impact this year. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : AmeriCorps VIP Fellows: * Develop and implement a volunteer program that engages skills-based and one-time volunteers. * Work with agency staff and leaders to identify needs and design impactful volunteer opportunities that meet the needs of the community's children and families. * Recruit and train community members as volunteers. * Utilize the VIP Service Plan to build systems for tracking, training, managing, and evaluating volunteers. * Serve side-by-side with volunteers to provide guidance, to better understand the clients' needs, and to improve the volunteer experience. * Develop business partnerships that provide voluntary and financial support for the Partner Site (nonprofit or school). * Participate in professional development opportunities, including orientation.

Program Benefits : Stipend , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Disaster Relief , Elder Care , Community Outreach .

Skills :

General Skills , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Communications , Non-Profit Management , Leadership , Education , Social Services , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment .