Chicago New Arrivals Mission

Chicago New Arrivals Mission

The VISTA members housed at the Chicago Mayor's Office will:

• Collaborate with Chicago Cares to promote volunteerism and civic engagement.

• Manage volunteer engagement and capacity building, diversifying service opportunities.

• Coordinate with civic partners for New Arrivals, building necessary infrastructure.

• Develop a recruitment, retention, and recognition strategy with the City of Chicago and partners.

• Form a Core Group of Volunteer Management Organizations, focusing on partnerships.

• Establish a vetting and screening protocol for volunteers, ensuring safety.

• Develop and implement a volunteer training program for effective assistance to asylum seekers.

• Establish a robust volunteer coordination system, optimizing resources.

• Create a sustainability plan for long-term volunteer engagement and support. Additionally, VISTA members supporting DFSS New Arrivals Sheltering Team will:

• Conduct a needs assessment and gap analysis for asylum seekers' services.

• Identify and leverage existing nonprofit partnerships for resource maximization.

• Expand the network of service providers for comprehensive support.

• Form a working group to coordinate and enhance wraparound services across shelters. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : VISTA supporting the Volunteer Program launch will:

• Collaborate with Chicago Cares to promote volunteerism and civic engagement.

• Manage volunteer engagement and capacity building, diversifying service opportunities.

• Coordinate with civic partners for New Arrivals, building necessary infrastructure.

• Develop a recruitment, retention, and recognition strategy with the City of Chicago and partners.

• Form a Core Group of Volunteer Management Organizations, focusing on partnerships.

• Establish a vetting and screening protocol for volunteers, ensuring safety. Additionally, the VISTA members supporting DFSS New Arrivals Sheltering Team will:

• Conduct a needs assessment and gap analysis for asylum seekers' services.

• Identify and leverage existing nonprofit partnerships for resource maximization.

• Expand the network of service providers for comprehensive support.

• Form a working group to coordinate and enhance wraparound services across shelters.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .

Terms :

None

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Public Safety , Homelessness , Housing .

Skills :

Team Work , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Community Organization , Social Services , Leadership , Computers/Technology , Recruitment , Communications .