Austin Creative Reuse Volunteer Specialist VISTA

The City of Austin AmeriCorps VISTA Program works with City departments and local nonprofits to build capacity, in order to provide resources and services to the Austin neighborhoods and communities that may otherwise be left behind by Austin's historic disparities and future growth. The AmeriCorps members serving with the City of Austin AmeriCorps VISTA Program work in such diverse fields as education, health, waste reduction, and housing to cover the myriad ways poverty affects these neighborhoods and communities. This VISTA member will increase the capacity of Austin Creative Reuse by improving their volunteer system, allowing their programs to have better funding and help low‑income individuals out of poverty through training and arts‑based education. Member Duties Assess Austin Creative Reuse's existing volunteer recruitment and management processes that engage individual volunteers and volunteer groups. Improve and expand on Austin Creative Reuse's existing volunteer management program to recruit new volunteers and increase volunteer hours contributed to the organization. Improve and expand on ACR's existing service learning, internship and work experience programs for students and young adults. Program Benefits Health Coverage* Training Childcare assistance if eligible Living Allowance Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend Relocation Allowance Terms Car recommended Permits attendance at school during off hours Permits working at another job during off hours Service Areas Education Community Outreach Children/Youth Skills Writing/Editing Education Youth Development Recruitment Team Work Public Speaking Fine Arts/Crafts Communications Teaching/Tutoring Leadership General Skills #J-18808-Ljbffr