Opportunity Details
AmeriCorps VISTA - Refugee Resettlement Volunteer Coordinator
The Refugee Resettlement Department (RR) of Catholic Charities Community Services provides assistance to refugees and asylees from diverse backgrounds, offering a variety of case management, employment, and educational services that help clients settle into their new community. RR provides assistance to 600+ immigrants every year through a focus on case management, employment, and educational services. To further help us with this goal the AmeriCorps VISTA member will be responsible for engaging volunteers, interns and parish/community/corporate volunteers to work with staff and support the programs.
- Implement effective volunteer management strategies to positively impact volunteer and intern program.
- Conduct outreach with members of the community, community partners, faith-based organizations, schools, agencies, civic groups, etc. in coordination with CCCS’ Volunteer Services Department, to promote volunteer opportunities and advocate for issues concerning refugees and asylees.
- Recruit, screen, and track volunteer hours in conjunction with CCCS Volunteer Services Department.
- Train and supervise office interns and volunteers throughout the year.
- Maintain an active list of local community partners for effective outreach and communication of office needs and successes.
- Coordinate services between volunteers and clients based on availability and location to ensure client and program needs are met.
- Create tools to improve volunteer coordination such as PowerPoint presentations, webinars, manuals, tracking sheets, and protocols.
- Collaboratively plan community-based events such as World Refugee Day, mock-interview days, and awareness-raising events.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and balance multiple projects and deadlines.
- Flexible, patient, compassionate, and interested in working with refugee populations. Additional language skills (particularly Arabic, French and Spanish) are beneficial but not required.
- High School degree or GED equivalence mandatory, college or pursuing degree preferred.
- Must be a US Citizen, US National, or Permanent Resident.
- Must be able to undergo and clear a background check.
| Benefits |
Biweekly Stipend
Orientation and Trainings; Professional Development Opportunities
Healthcare Coverage, if eligible
End of Service Stipend or Education Award upon successful completion of service
***For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare. |
| Commitment |
40 hours per week |
| Duration |
August 6, 2017 – August 2, 2018 (One Year Commitment) |
| How to Apply |
Program Name: Refugee Resettlement Volunteer Coordinator* * For additional information, please reach out to Gladys.valverde@archny.org |
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Minimum Age:18+
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