AmeriCorps ABWK Volunteer Facilitator 1700hrs

Americorps Member – A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) Volunteer Facilitator

Living Allowance: $25,500

Start Date:

Tuesday, September 7, 2026

Education Award: $7,395
* End Date:
Friday, August 21, 2027

Reports to:

ABWK Site Supervisor, National Service Program Manager

Schedule:

Monday – Friday (with some evening and/or Saturdays)

In addition to the living allowance and Segal Education Award, members receive a $50/month cell phone allowance, $200 boot and tool allowance, health insurance, and may have access to childcare reimbursement. Additionally, members receive extensive training and professional development opportunities.

The ABWK Facilitator provides direct support to ABWK Site Supervisors, Construction Assistants, ABWK volunteers and homeowners painting and rehabilitating Habitat homes. Members will serve four ten-hour days per week.

• Assist Supervisors to prepare ABWK sites for daily paint & rehabilitation activities
• Serve as a member of ABWK crews, performing various paint and construction tasks as assigned by Supervisors, building cooperatively with volunteers and homeowners
• As assigned, lead volunteer and homeowner crews
• Participate in Ameri Corps-related activities as assigned

• 18 years of age or older
• A U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or a lawful permanent resident
• High school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Successfully pass background, sex offender and FBI fingerprint checks
• Must submit contact information for one professional reference
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative

• Stand and walk for the majority of the day
• Walk and climb on uneven surfaces and use stairs and work on ladders up to 40 feet high
• Bend, lift, grasp, reach, push, and pull materials and tools
• Give and receive detailed information through verbal communication
• Periodically lift and move loads up to 75 pounds

• Ability to learn and apply safety, painting and construction terminology, tool and material-usage and general techniques
• Ability to train volunteers in basic painting and construction techniques
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make routine decisions and problem-solve
• Adaptable and flexible regarding varying communication and work styles, assignments and service hours
• Perform and solve basic math calculations and problems
• Ability to serve independently or in a group
• Experienced or ability to learn basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Independently operate a motor vehicle
• Prior volunteer experience preferred

The majority of the service position is performed outside on an existing home, with some interior projects. Frequent exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, lead paint, mold, extreme temperatures, warehouse and construction noises, fumes and construction material odors.

Hand and power tools including a: hammer, wrench, screwdriver, utility knife, tape measure, scissors, drill, reciprocating saw, etc., including proper safety equipment and clothing.