Central California - Volunteer Engagement Fellow, AmeriCorps VIP

• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support the infrastructure of community benefit programs. 
  
• Develop and implement strategies to engage volunteers and foster a sense of community that engages high-value volunteers, particularly specialized/skilled volunteers and volunteers who take on leadership roles in the organization 
  
• Track volunteer program and infrastructure development at the Partner Site, utilizing a defined AmeriCorps Member Service Plan 
  
• Serve side-by-side with volunteers to provide guidance, providing guidance and support while gaining insight into the needs of the organization's clients and continually improving the volunteer experience. 
  
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteers and partner organizations to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of volunteer programs. 
  
• Develop business partnerships that provide support for the Partner Site’s volunteer program 
  
• Participate in all program-required trainings and development opportunities that occur both in-person and virtually (travel may be required), 
  
• Participate in all CA Days of Action, and a minimum of 2 National Service Day during the service term, typically in coordination with your local cohort 
  

Position Commitment: 

• Full-time, 11-month commitment serving a minimum of 1700 hours, may include some evenings and weekends. 
  
• Hours are generally Monday – Friday from 8:30 – 6:00PM (varies slightly by Partner Site placement) 
  
• Service hours are expected to occur in-person and VIPs are required to live within a reasonable commute distance from their Partner Site 
  
• All service hours performed must be only approved program related service activities, and not prohibited or unallowable AmeriCorps activities as listed in member contract & handbook. 
  

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 of the United States (INS Form I-551)
  
• Must not have more than 3 terms of service previously with AmeriCorps 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