AmeriCorps
*Goodwill* Families in Transition Volunteer Engagement VISTA
AmeriCorps, Swanzey, New Hampshire, us, 03446
*Goodwill* Families in Transition Volunteer Engagement VISTA
Our mission is to prevent and break the cycle of homelessness. Families in Transition ensure success for our participants as they are exiting homelessness through our case management services. Our experienced case management team works directly with individuals and families exiting homelessness and connects them to services that will support them and promote long-term housing stability. We work to prevent and break the cycle of homelessness by providing the following programs to the Greater Manchester Community: low-income and affordable housing; adult and family emergency shelters (180+ beds); recovery housing for participants in some of our substance use disorder programs; meals for clients in our emergency shelter; a food pantry for low-income households; and homelessness community outreach.
Member Duties :
Our AmeriCorps VISTA Member will develop and implement impactful volunteer engagement strategies that support the organization's mission of preventing and breaking the cycle of homelessness. This role focuses on recruiting, training, and retaining dedicated volunteers who contribute to programs that provide critical resources, advocacy, and support for individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness. By fostering a culture of compassion and service, the Volunteer Engagement VISTA will ensure volunteers have meaningful opportunities to make a difference while strengthening community partnerships and maximizing volunteer impact.
Program Benefits :
Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas : Hunger , Homelessness , Housing .
Skills : Recruitment , Team Work , Communications , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management .
Our mission is to prevent and break the cycle of homelessness. Families in Transition ensure success for our participants as they are exiting homelessness through our case management services. Our experienced case management team works directly with individuals and families exiting homelessness and connects them to services that will support them and promote long-term housing stability. We work to prevent and break the cycle of homelessness by providing the following programs to the Greater Manchester Community: low-income and affordable housing; adult and family emergency shelters (180+ beds); recovery housing for participants in some of our substance use disorder programs; meals for clients in our emergency shelter; a food pantry for low-income households; and homelessness community outreach.
Member Duties :
Our AmeriCorps VISTA Member will develop and implement impactful volunteer engagement strategies that support the organization's mission of preventing and breaking the cycle of homelessness. This role focuses on recruiting, training, and retaining dedicated volunteers who contribute to programs that provide critical resources, advocacy, and support for individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness. By fostering a culture of compassion and service, the Volunteer Engagement VISTA will ensure volunteers have meaningful opportunities to make a difference while strengthening community partnerships and maximizing volunteer impact.
Program Benefits :
Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas : Hunger , Homelessness , Housing .
Skills : Recruitment , Team Work , Communications , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management .