AmeriCorps Neighbor to Neighbor; N2N Fellow at AmeriCorps at NCOE California

Ameri Corps Neighbor- to-Neighbor Fellow Position Description

Position Title: Full Time Member, 1200 hr (8 Months)

Stipend Amount: $3,000.00 per month

Service Term: January 16, 2026 – August 31, 2026

Reports to: Program Planner/ Host Site Supervisor

Host Site Locations: Northern California, California (Sonoma, Napa, Alameda, Yolo, Sacramento, Fresno, and Butte Counties - subject to change based on selected Host Sites)

Neighbor-to-Neighbor (N2N) Ameri Corps Fellows serve in communities across Northern California to build volunteer infrastructure and strengthen community engagement within nonprofits and local government agencies (Host Sites). Their work supports the development of thriving, connected neighborhoods with the goal of creating more resilient communities in the face of challenges such as social isolation, climate change, and disasters.

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to grow and apply leadership, community organizing, and program development skills while making a lasting difference. Fellows receive extensive training in volunteer management, community engagement, and nonprofit professional practices throughout their service term.

Neighbor-to-Neighbor (N2N) Fellows are Ameri Corps members who serve at nonprofit and government agencies across Northern California to build and strengthen sustainable community engagement initiatives. The program focuses on reducing social isolation, increasing volunteer participation, and expanding infrastructure for climate action and disaster preparedness awareness. Each N2N Fellow is placed at a single Host Site, where they serve primarily “behind-the-scenes” to design and implement systems that enable meaningful volunteer engagement, support the development of Neighborhood Leaders, and respond to local needs.

Fellows work to build volunteer infrastructure, create pathways for neighbor-to-neighbor connection, and promote long-term community resilience. In tandem with this systems-focused work, Fellows actively engage with the local community to build relationships, understand community dynamics, and inform inclusive and intentional engagement strategies. N2N Fellows are part of a 20-member cohort, serving in pairs at Host Sites across the region. Throughout their service term, Fellows participate in regular collaboration, professional development, and Ameri Corps training to support their growth and impact.

• Design and implement Neighborhood Leader programs and local engagement strategies, including position descriptions, volunteer roles, and neighborhood activities that foster strong community connections.
• Recruit and train community members as volunteers, including high-value and skilled volunteers who serve in leadership roles.
• Develop outreach materials and facilitate training, orientation, and ongoing support for Neighborhood Leaders on topics such as social isolation, climate action, disaster preparedness, and community engagement.
• Create and maintain systems for tracking volunteer hours, participation, and event outcomes.
• Establish and maintain program policies, procedures, and volunteer infrastructure.
• Increase community partnerships and business relationships to strengthen volunteer and community engagement programs.
• Engage in marketing, coalition building, special project and event development, advisory board or neighborhood council formation, and community outreach to enhance the sustainability, collaboration, and effectiveness of organizations serving neighborhoods.
• Serve alongside Neighborhood Leaders and volunteers to provide hands‑on support, collect feedback, and deepen understanding of neighborhood needs.
• Track program and infrastructure development at the Host Site using an Ameri Corps Member…