The Veterans Energy Efficiency & Empowerment VISTA will serve with Veterans Maintenance Solutions in Hudson, IL from August 2024-2025. Veterans Maintenance Solutions (VMS) is part of the Green Homes Corps initiative of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Green Homes Corps members receive custom training, support, networking, and post-service employment opportunities in energy efficiency and clean energy, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. VMS is a unique initiative designed to address the housing needs of veterans while fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. VMS provides essential home repairs, educational resources, and assistance to empower and support veterans experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness in central Illinois. The Veterans Empowerment VISTA will expand our services to provide home maintenance and energy efficiency education to more veterans in our community. They will conduct outreach to identify veterans needing assistance, educate them about available resources, and enhance our intake process for repairs and housing assistance. Our ideal candidate is creative and has experience with office technology (computer, phone, etc). This position offers a $500 monthly housing stipend.
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Member Duties : Throughout central IL, veterans and their families are at risk of becoming homeless due to prolonged maintenance issues or rising housing costs from inefficient utility systems or increased accessibility needs. The Veterans Empowerment VISTA will collaborate with VMS and the Central Illinois Housing Network to enhance our home maintenance and education programs, with a specific focus on energy efficiency and sustainable living. By the end of their service, the Veterans Empowerment VISTA will develop digital marketing materials, conduct outreach with veterans, and create a client management system for tracking program participation. They will also enhance our systems to support veterans experiencing homelessness with identifying options for short- and long-term housing.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Stipend , $500 Monthly Housing Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* .

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .

TermsPermits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service AreasHealth , Homelessness , Technology , Community Outreach , Housing , Environment , Veterans .
SkillsComputers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Veterans , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications .
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SummaryProgram Type:AmeriCorps VISTA
Program24-25 VMS - Green Homes Corps - Veterans
Program Start/End Date08/26/2024 - 08/25/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education levelSome college
Age RequirementMinimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations ILLINOIS
Accepting ApplicationsFrom 06/05/2024 To 07/26/2024
Contact AmeriCorps Leader
12754 E 2300 North Rd
Hudson IL 61748
312-939-6074
americorps@housingactionil.org
housingactionil.org/americorps
Listing ID 122408