Volunteer Outreach and Direct Services Coordinator

Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) has an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community engagement, direct service to others, and improving the lives of older Vermonters. This Volunteer Outreach and Direct Service Coordinator will reimagine and build partnerships with community members and organizations to create a local network of direct support services for older Vermonters who have been impacted by social isolation. This individual will also recruit and engage volunteers and provide some short-term services to help people in their homes. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to transition to a new career or desire an enriching gap year experience.

A desire to learn and a passion to serve others is all you need! Apply today!

This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. VHCB AmeriCorps is a national service program that places members with non-profit housing or land and energy conservation organizations around the state.

CVCOA Mission and Vision: To support Central Vermonters to age with dignity and choice in a world where aging is honored.

Member will:

• Build community partnerships and capacity: serve with organizations to grow a network of local supports for older adults in the community
• Participate in the continued maintenance of the volunteer data system to measure client need and outcomes
• Engage volunteers: recruit, onboard, and support volunteers through outreach, including traditional and social media and connecting with community partners. Volunteers are needed for on-going assistance as well as one-time activities
• Provide in-home services: provide short-term (2-3 visits) assistance with household tasks, grocery shopping, transportation to medical appointments and community engagements and friendly visits
• Develop and strengthen skills in leadership and human services: by participating in trainings, teamwork, community service learning, supervision and meetings with CVCOA staff
• Participate in an Independent Service Project under the guidance of VHCB AmeriCorps
• Participate in VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives
• Engage in professional and personal development activities as well as networking opportunities

Position begins February 26, 2024 and ends August 30th, 2024

This position is: Half Time: Requires 915 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 26 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $13,765 (pre-tax), and a monthly housing allowance of $300 (pre-tax), for a total compensation of $15.565 (pre-tax). Member also receives an education award of $3,447.50 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service.

Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities.

To learn more about this position and to apply, visit: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=97377

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person