AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Coordinator
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (UACE) mission is to improve families, communities, the environment, and economies in Arizona and beyond. The VISTA project will seek to increase the number of volunteers to increase the number of individuals receiving increased health knowledge in low-income areas. VISTA members will contribute to the goals of the project by building out a community volunteer infrastructure for specialized volunteers that provide family and health services. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : In conjunction with Tucson Village Farm (TVF) personnel, identify and develop the infrastructure needed to recruit, screen, train, and support volunteers who will be providing services to the community. Develop training materials and curricula for staff to use in preparing volunteers. Design a volunteer recruitment and reporting system for staff to implement. Develop outreach materials and partnership-building tools for staff to use. Develop event planning templates and systems to support staff-led volunteer recognition events. Research potential community partners and develop materials for staff to use in outreach. Create tracking tools and reporting protocols for staff to implement Build outreach strategies to support the financial wellbeing and community awareness in alignment with the priority needs of TVF.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Training , Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Technology , Community Outreach , Education , Health .
Skills :
Leadership , Public Speaking , General Skills , Recruitment , Marketing; outreach , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Conflict Resolution , Computers/Technology , Public Health , Education .