Position Title: Volunteer Engagement Fellow
Organization: Ameri Corps Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP)
Location: Various locations across the state of California
Position Type: Full-time, temporary (11-month commitment)
Start date: September 7, 2024
Application Link: https://zurl.to/OEk X?source=Career Site
Application deadline: Friday, Septmber, 2024
Do you wish to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Through the dedication of our volunteers, staff, and supporters, we construct and renovate homes, offering a hand up, not a handout, to deserving families? Interested in a career in the nonprofit, government, or education sectors? See what Ameri Corps VIP has to offer!
About the Organization:
The Ameri Corps Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP) is dedicated to building and strengthening volunteer programs at nonprofits, government agencies, and education institutions across California. Our mission is twofold: to provide career pathways and development opportunities for future jobs in the service sector, while also supporting our partner organizations in building sustainable volunteer programs and engaging volunteers to better serve their communities.
Position Description:
We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Ameri Corps VIP Fellows. In this role, you will have the opportunity to serve your community by building and enhancing volunteer programming, engaging volunteers, and supporting the mission-driven work of our partner organizations.
VIP Fellows build volunteer capacity at existing nonprofits, government agencies and schools (Partner Sites) that serve children, youth, and families. They do this through 1) building sustainable systems to track, support, manage, and train virtual or in person volunteers; 2) recruiting one-time and skills-based volunteers; and 3) raising funds to support the development of the volunteer program.
In Exchange for Your Service:

• Monthly living stipend of $2,727 to cover basic expenses during service term
• Segal Education Award of $7,395* and CA for All Education Award of $2,605* (total amount: $10,000) upon completion of service, which can be used to pay for educational expenses or to repay qualified student loans.
• Student loan deferment and interest repayment
• Health Benefits
• Professional development and training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in volunteer management and nonprofit leadership.
• Meaningful work experience and the opportunity to build connections with professionals and organizations in the nonprofit, government, and education sectors.

*Please note: the living stipend and education awards are taxable
Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age (17 with parental approval)
• Clear criminal background check (Truescreen, fingerprint based Fieldprint & CA DOJ/FBI)
• Submit current, clear TB (tuberculosis) test
• Must have at least a high school diploma or a GED by start date
• Must either be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
• Must not have more than 3 terms of service previously with Ameri Corps State and National programs
• Organized, responsible, flexible, motivated and professional
• Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics and integrity
• Ability to be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the program’s safety policies and rules

How to Apply:
To learn more and apply for the Ameri Corps VIP Member position, please go to our recruitment portal (https://zurl.to/OEk X?source=Career Site) to fill out the application, submit a resume and complete a brief assessment outlining your qualifications, experience, and motivation for serving in this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $2,727.00 per year
Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Visalia, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Visalia, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person