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Volunteer Infrastructure Project- VIP Service Term: August 2025- June 2026 Partner Site Locations: Napa, Sonoma, Northern California, Central California, San Diego, Orange County If you are interested in a specific region, please list it in your application Position Summary We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as AmeriCorps VIP Fellows. In this role, you will have the opportunity to serve your community by building and enhancing volunteer programming, engaging volunteers, and supporting the mission-driven work of our partner organizations. VIP Fellows build volunteer capacity at existing nonprofits, government agencies and schools (Partner Sites) that serve children, youth, and families. They do this through 1) building sustainable systems to track, support, manage, and train virtual or in person volunteers; 2) recruiting one-time and skills-based volunteers; and 3) raising funds to support the development of the volunteer program. Service Commitment: • Full time, eleven-month commitment serving a minimum of 1700 hours, may include some evenings and weekends. • Hours are generally Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 6:00PM • Service hours are expected to occur in-person and VIPs are required to live within a reasonable commute distance from their Partner Site • AmeriCorps member will serve as the primary contact and organizer between the nonprofit/school • All service hours performed must be only approved program related service activities, and not prohibited or unallowable AmeriCorps activities as listed in member contract & handbook. • Training hours will not exceed 15% of member's total service hours. Member Duties : VIP Fellows: • Develop, implement or strengthen a volunteer program • Work with nonprofit staff and leaders to identify needs and design impactful volunteer opportunities that meet the needs of the community's children and families. • Recruit and train community members as volunteers. • Utilize the VIP Work Plan to build systems for tracking, training, managing, and evaluating volunteers. • Serve side-by-side with staff and volunteers to provide guidance, to better understand the clients' needs, and to improve the volunteer experience. • Develop business partnerships that provide voluntary and limited financial support for the participating nonprofit (as approved by the CA Commission). • Participate in professional development opportunities, including orientation, Volunteer Management Certificate program, regular meetings, National Day of Service projects with the local or virtual VIP cohort, a regional retreat, and online training. Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage , Professional Development . Terms : Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Community Outreach , Health , Hunger . Skills : General Skills , Communications , Community Organization , Non-Profit Management , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Education . AmeriCorps

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