Capacity Building to End Homelessness - Avalon/Ann Arbor Job at AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps Detroit, MI

The Capacity Building to End Homelessness AmeriCorps VISTA Program is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA member to join Avalon Housing in Ann Arbor. Avalon Housing has been Washtenaw County's leading provider of affordable, long-term housing with built-in care and support for neighbors who need it. Avalon serves adults and families in the county who have experienced homelessness and extremely low incomes and face multiple barriers to housing stability. Avalon is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA member to help build a sustainable and lasting volunteer program. The VISTA would increase the number of regular volunteers, develop and implement a volunteer retention plan, and develop and implement a recruitment program specifically for food pantry volunteers, ultimately creating a volunteer-led pantry program. Service benefits include: a living allowance of $17,600, health benefits, childcare benefits (eligibility based), an option of a $6,495 education award or $1,800 cash stipend, non-competitive eligibility for 12 months following service, and $400/month housing stipend (paid directly to a landlord/mortgage provider). Questions about the position and VISTA service can be sent to site supervisor Jennifer Fitzpatrick at jfitzpatrick@avalonhousing.org and AmeriCorps program director Kelli Beavers at kbeavers@mihomeless.org.

Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : The VISTA would build the capacity of the organization's volunteer program by increasing the number of regular volunteers and developing and implementing a volunteer retention plan. They would also identify and engage volunteers to be able to lead a food pantry program.


Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Housing Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Training .



Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .


Service Areas :
Housing , Homelessness .


Skills :
Team Work , Social Services , General Skills .




SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA



Program

Capacity Building to End Homelessness - Avalon/Ann Arbor



Program Start/End Date

03/13/2023 - 03/12/2024



Work Schedule
Full Time



Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None


Program Locations
MICHIGAN Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint


Accepting Applications

From 10/18/2022 To 03/13/2023



Contact
Kelli Beavers

1327 Jones Dr

Ann Arbor MI 48105

517-853-3897

kbeavers@mihomeless.org



Listing ID
115341




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