What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriCorps Volunteer position at DreamTree Project?
For a detailed Job Description and to apply please visit: https://www.dreamtreeproject.org/ecc
AmeriCorps Members will support community members experiencing housing insecurity by guiding them to available resources and services, as well as directly providing services. Service sites for this program include NEST (overnight shelter for adults), Street Outreach.
The goal of the Program is to increase the number of community members accessing services and increase the frequency of those community members receiving services.
Expectations:
- Commitment to the concept of community service
- Appreciation and willingness to collaborate
- Sensitivity to and awareness of cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served, and of the AmeriCorps Members
Description of Activities:
- Table at community events
- Participate in community meetings and act as a liaison with other organizations to strengthen community resource access
- Help to create, and circulate, flyers, social media, public service announcements, etc.
- Interact with clients and those encountered during shifts to build rapport and establish positive connections
- Assist with client support, screening, assessments, and enrolling individuals into services
- Train and assist volunteers
- Attend training and events throughout the service term
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Communication skills; virtual and in-person communication is anticipated
- Problem solving skills with the ability to adapt and provide flexible and creative solutions to challenges
- Sincere willingness to engage community members and share information on available services and resources
- Flexibility to work with a diverse group of individuals working at different sites
- Ability to focus on current tasks and follow through to completion
- Moderate technology literacy to include: use of a computer, correspondence and communication via email and slack, use of an online calendar (such as Google) and submit documents online (like timesheets)
Education and Experience:
- No requirements
Additional Requirements:
- ECC participants must be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of service; there is no maximum age limit
- Criminal record and background check and clearance
- Ability to keep confidentiality issues with respect to community members, clients, staff, and other AmeriCorps Members
- Documentation of citizenship: must be a US citizen, a national, or a lawfully permanent resident alien of the United States
- Clean driving record may be required for some positions
Term of Service and Time Requirements:
11 month and 8 month terms (with ability to reapply) for 24-36 hours per week.
- Full Time (serving 32-36 hours per week)
- Three Quarter Time (serving 23 - 26 hours per week)
Benefits:
- Segal Education award-at successful conclusion of the term. To be used for qualifying student loans or at a qualifying post secondary school
- Opportunities to connect and build relationships with community members, non profit collaborators, and more
- Mentoring from peers, supervisors, and ECC Program staff
- Professional training such as CPR, CPI, Nurtured Heart, resume building, and more
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 17 per week
Work Location: In person