Community Outreach AmeriCorps at Habitat Humanity of Appleton, Wisconsin

Job description

Job Type: Volunteer

Remote: Hybrid

As the Community Outreach Ameri Corps Vista member, you will increase community awareness and engagement across all of the organization’s programs, both as volunteers and as prospective program participants. By reducing barriers and inspiring participation, HFH Greater Fox Cities will be able to build and repair more homes and assist more people on their journey out of poverty.

OBJECTIVE
1) OUTREACH STRATEGY: Develop a community-informed outreach strategy by identifying underrepresented groups and barriers to participation.

• Identify underrepresented groups across all programs (as volunteers and participants). Research barriers to participation, gathering community feedback and input when possible, as well as best practices to address those barriers.
• Focusing on volunteer entry points and pathways into Habitat programs, work with stakeholders – staff, volunteers, community members – to create strategies to address those barriers (more info sessions, partner referrals, simplified entry points, etc).

OBJECTIVE
2) HABITAT STORIES: As part of the strategy to connect with underrepresented communities and increase participation, capture and share stories about volunteers, homeowners, and other program participants (home repair, Almost Home, other applicants).

• Collect stories and develop messaging that helps people see themselves as volunteers and/or as eligible participants/homeowners.
• Create print and digital materials to aid in outreach efforts social media campaigns, handouts at events, info flyers, etc.

OBJECTIVE
3) CAMPAIGN LAUNCH AND ASSESSMENT: Initiate outreach efforts and track outcomes, resulting in replicable outreach strategies.

• Connect with potential partners and develop relationships so they continue to send potential volunteers and program applicants to the organization.
• Identify successful outreach methods. Develop processes and procedures and outreach toolkits (how to run info sessions, how to collect stories, etc).

ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity is located in Appleton and started serving families through new home construction in 1993. Since then, the organization has grown to support two Habitat for Humanity ReStore retail outlets, an Almost Home program, home rehab, home repair and most recently, Neighborhood Revitalization and Rock the Block® events. Habitat’s Deconstruction Program is part of their ReStore, which resells quality building materials, raising money to help more families and diverting waste from landfills.

ABOUT AMERICORPS VISTA

Ameri Corps is a federally-funded national service agency whose mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Within Ameri Corps are many different programs, including VISTA, which began in 1965. Unleash your passion for change with the VISTA program-an opportunity to join the front lines in the fight against poverty by strengthening organizations, uplifting communities, and creating sustainable solutions.

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BENEFITS

In addition to the standard Ameri Corps VISTA benefits, including the $7,395 Segal Education Award, this Ameri Corps VISTA position includes:

• 30-hour work week
• Living allowance paid every two weeks
• hybrid schedule
• professional development: includes attending the 2027 Regional Habitat for Humanity Conference

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