Los Angeles County-Volunteer Engagement Fellow,Americorp VIP

Los Angeles County-Volunteer Engagement Fellow,AmeriCorp VIP

AmeriCorps VIP is a service opportunity designed to empower members through experience and training. Members focus on building & strengthening volunteer infrastructure and recruitment.

The Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP) inspires community volunteerism, connecting community members with their neighbors in need. VIP Members are AmeriCorps members who lead "behind the scenes" in existing campus programs and nonprofits (Partner Sites) to build sustainable volunteer programs. Members 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.

Members spend the majority of their time at their Partner Site collaborating with professional staff to build systems of volunteer management. VIP Members also spend time in the community, building partnerships and connecting community members with service opportunities. VIP Members are a part of a statewide network of 120 Members, and are placed in small teams in their community who meet regularly for collaboration and training. Regional management of the VIP program in this area is provide by Foothill Unity Center, located in Monrovia, CA Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : • 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 • Recruit and train community members as volunteers. • Utilize the VIP Member 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 support for the Partner Site's volunteer program• Participate in professional development opportunities, including orientation, Volunteer Management Certificate program, regular meetings with your local VIP team, a regional training (travel may be required), monthly webinars, and online trainings. Participate in all CA Days of Action, and a minimum of 2 National Service Days during the service term.

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

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas :

Environment , Community Outreach , Health , Education , Disaster Relief , Hunger , Children/Youth , Homelessness , Community and Economic Development , Technology , Entrepreneur/Business .

Skills :

Youth Development , Public Health , Disaster Services , Teaching/Tutoring , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work , Environment , Community Organization , Leadership , Recruitment , Business/Entrepreneur , Social Services , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Conflict Resolution , Communications , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Education .