Engagecorps Vista At William Paterson University

EngageCorps VISTA at William Paterson University

The VISTA volunteer will work at William Paterson University, Campus Activities, Service and Leadership (CASL) Office. The primary function will be to implement and coordinate the Changebuilder program using service learning as the strategy to address community needs related to education, public health, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, homelessness, poverty, and hunger.

The VISTA will work with WP students to create community connections and coordinate programs and activities to inform and engage the WP community in civic engagement, social change, and service projects. They will assist in the coordination of Pioneer Service Ventures, National Day of Service, MLK Day of Service, and Civic Engagement Week. The VISTA will work in conjunction with CASL staff to provide students with opportunities for civic engagement on and off campus.

The VISTA volunteer will also assist with managing all aspects of the Pioneer Food Pantry including recruiting and scheduling volunteers, assessing student needs, obtaining and maintaining supplies, donations, etc. The VISTA will work in conjunction with CASL staff to provide students with opportunities for civic engagement (on and off campus) concerning hunger, food insecurity, and homelessness. The Vista will track and report volunteer participation as part of WP's Civic Engagement digital badge program and the department's civic engagement participation key performance indicator.

They will promote the use of the pantry, prepare monthly reports for usage and inventory, create a newsletter for participants, learn and share on and off-campus resources, etc. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Oversee the WP Changebuilder program, including creating and identifying civic engagement and service opportunities for students on and off campus. Work with WPU community partners to provide opportunities for students to volunteer to assist local nonprofit agencies, government offices, public schools, and other community organizations.

Recruit students of all backgrounds to volunteer on and off campus. Work with the Career Development Office to help students translate service into skills for the workplace and the social application of excellence. Work with supervisor to maintain program compliance; Track all relevant program data and compile these monthly and quarterly for EngageNJ.

Oversee the operation of the WP Pioneer Food Pantry, which includes scheduling volunteers, assessing student needs, and promoting resources. Responsible for maintaining supplies, and tracking usage. Help educate the WP community about food insecurity, and assist with donation drives.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Professional Development , Stipend .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Hunger .

Skills :

Team Work , Public Speaking , General Skills , Conflict Resolution , Professionalism , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Leadership , Youth Development , Education , Computers/Technology .