VIP-HART Project, Southern Region

Company: Americorps
Location: Napa
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

VIP-HART Project, Southern Region

: Essential AmeriCorps VIP-HART Duties Assess and help coordinate a volunteer program that engages high-value volunteers, particularly specialized/skilled volunteers and volunteers such as medical professionals and translators Recruit and train community members as volunteers who support food distribution or vaccination centers, clinics, and registration outreach to vulnerable and hard to reach populations Assist with vaccination education and outreach to community members Track volunteer contact information, communications, hours served Provide primary communication, support and appreciation of volunteers assisting with food security or vaccination rollout efforts Assist with phone line support and vaccination registration Serve at food banks, food pantries and vaccination centers to provide volunteer management, better understand volunteer needs onsite, and improve the volunteer & client experience Participate in all program-required trainings and development opportunities, including orientation, regular meetings with your statewide VIP-HART team, and online trainings, including a Volunteer Management Certificate. Help facilitate and manage food distribution or vaccine clinic set up, safety and logistics Develop business partnerships that provide support for food related or vaccination efforts through funding, space use, or people power. Service Commitment Full time, 6 month commitment serving a minimum of 900 hours, may include some evenings and weekends Hours are generally Monday - Friday from 8:00 - 6:00PM (varies slightly by Partner Site) Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Assist with other community building activities Create and maintain positive relationships Submit monthly Great Stories and volunteer data in the OnCorps system Conform to regular, timely attendance requirements Duties take place at multiple site locales throughout California with training seminars at designated locations. Position requires occasional travel. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, as well as some night and weekend hours Must meet the program essential job functions; reasonable accommodations available upon request Must be able to adapt to change in work environment, accept criticism and feedback, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing demands, work cooperatively in group situations work actively to resolve conflicts, and work well with others on a team Work independently and as a member of a team with strong organizational skills Possess leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

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

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Health , Education , Homeland Security , Homelessness , Elder Care , Community Outreach , Public Safety , Hunger , Veterans , Community and Economic Development , Disaster Relief .

Skills :

Counseling , Leadership , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Communications , Disaster Services , Community Organization , Veterans , Medicine , Recruitment , Social Services , First Aid , Education , Non-Profit Management , Team Work .

Keywords: Americorps, Napa , VIP-HART Project, Southern Region, Other , Napa, California