Catholic Charities of Newark Community Awareness and Engagement AmeriCorps VISTA
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark (CCAN) is a large social service agency that serves over 55, 000 individuals annually across 86 program in a four county area. Catholic Charities participates in the Church’s social mission by recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of all people and responding with quality services and compassion to the corporeal needs of the poor and marginalized. Through these activities Catholic Charities strives to assist individuals in need, strengthen the family unit, enrich the lives of community members and make families and neighborhoods stronger. The ultimate goal of the Office of Volunteer Services is to build a long-term cohort of volunteers invested in the clients and services of Catholic Charities which would expand our community reach, enabling us to serve more people. The VISTA will implement a robust recruitment plan and strengthen the agency’s presence in the community through social media and public speaking engagements.. The VISTA will build capacity by creating strong community ties and enhancing community awareness for CCAN and its client base- low-income individuals and families, seniors, people with mental and physical disabilities. Through these activities the VISTA will build a strong volunteer system and partnership network that helps CCAN better alleviate poverty within the community. This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA’s Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty.
Member Duties : Undertake outreach activities within the area to build a volunteer system by recruiting at least 200 volunteers; Work closely with all CCAN departments to identify and support volunteer staffing needs; Provide training/guidance to CCAN staff, volunteers and interns on volunteer management software; Serve as Liaison to High School, Colleges and Faith-based and Community Organizations :provide information to connect constituents with CCAN programs and services; Implement social media plan with at least weekly appropriate postings; Design a calendar of content and schedule posts with program staff Engage with community on social media outlets; Implement formal orientation program for interns and volunteers.
Benefits:
- End of Service Education Award: $6,895 for student loans and future education
- OR End of Service Cash Stipend: $1,800
- Healthcare Benefits
- Child Care
- Relocation allowance (when relocating more than 50 miles)
- Non-Competitive Eligibility for federal employment
- Full list of benefits here