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Genesis Garden | Action Corps | Volunteer

Job in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62777, USA
Listing for: AmeriCorps & Senior Corps
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
  • Non-Profit & Social Impact
    Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Youth Development, Community Health
  • Social Work
    Youth Development, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: 2026 Genesis Garden | Housing Action Corps | Volunteer

Overview

The Housing Resource & Volunteer Development VISTA will serve with Genesis Garden in Macomb, IL from September 2026‑2027. Genesis Garden is part of Housing Action Corps, an Ameri Corps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Housing Action Corps members receive custom training, support, and networking opportunities in housing and community development, in addition to the traditional benefits of Ameri Corps VISTA.

Genesis Garden is committed to eradicating homelessness and enhancing housing accessibility in Macomb and western Illinois, a region with a 25% poverty rate and few housing services agencies. We recognize that alternative housing is necessary for those for whom public or supportive high‑density housing is not viable, and are taking steps to acquire property and construct tiny homes to address this issue.

Member

Duties

The Housing Resource & Volunteer Development VISTA will help expand and diversify funding sources, recruit and retain volunteers, and support affordable housing development.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Create and implement fundraising tools and strategies to expand the donor base and raise funds for tiny‑home or other residential property development.
  • Develop a structured volunteer program, overseeing outreach, training, record‑keeping, and recognition.
  • Launch a pilot program for our housing participants to volunteer in the community.
Program Benefits
  • Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
  • Living Allowance
  • Health Coverage*
  • Childcare assistance if eligible
  • Training
  • Relocation Allowance
Terms
  • Permits working at another job during off hours
  • Permits attendance at school during off hours
  • Car recommended
Service Areas
  • Community Outreach
  • Neighborhood Revitalization
  • Housing
  • Homelessness
  • Community and Economic Development
Skills
  • Community Organization
  • Computers/Technology
  • Team Work
  • Fund raising/Grant Writing
  • Recruitment
  • Writing/Editing
  • Communications
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