Herrin of Hope

Herrin House of Hope

Herrin House of Hope offers assistance through our Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry, Thrift Store, Free GED Classes along, Bicycle Program with Job Training to help those in need become long term sustainable. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
The Herrin House of Hope proposes to have 16 half-time Ameri Corps members for the duration of the  program year. The members will support hunger relief efforts for low-income residents in rural Williamson County, IL. Members will provide work readiness training that will foster lifelong learning skills and encourage economic self-sufficiency. Members will also recruit and train volunteers across all sectors of the ministry.

At the end of the first program year, the Ameri Corps members will aid in the recruitment, training and retention of at least 250 unduplicated volunteers to assist in hunger relief efforts for low-income residents and their children. The program focus on CNCS focus areas is Faith-based organization, Healthy Futures and Economic Development.

Program Benefits :
Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Environment , Health , Community and Economic Development , Hunger , Community Outreach .

Skills :

Community Organization , Recruitment , General Skills , Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Communications .