VolunteerMaine!

Ideal position for an AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader with interest in volunteer management and emergency response to build the capacity of nonprofit agencies to manage volunteers using a statewide database.

The Maine Commission for Community Service, as part of the VolunteerMaine Partnership, is the lead agency for VolunteerMaine VISTA project, an initiative to increase volunteer management capacity throughout the state. The VolunteerMaine VISTA project has 10AmeriCorps*VISTA members at 10 sites. VolunteerMaine AmeriCorps*VISTA members focus on building community collaborations around volunteer engagement and management; coordinating and providing training and technical assistance; conducting outreach and marketing to promote volunteerism; and increasing the use of VolunteerMaine.org as an effective volunteer management system.

The Maine Commission for Community Service is part of the State of Maine Planning Office. Our mission is to foster community service and volunteerism to meet human and environmental needs in the State of Maine.

VISTA Leader responsibilities include
Supporting the management and administration of VolunteerMaine VISTAs and the VISTA Project:
• Set an example of leadership for members
• Assist in recruitment, mentoring, and coordinating AmeriCorps*VISTA members:
• Assist in recruiting and mentoring AmeriCorps*VISTA members
• Assist in developing, monitoring and reporting project management systems.
• Coordinate orientation and training plans for members and site supervisors.
• Promote information sharing and creating an AmeriCorps*VISTA support network.
• Conduct site visits.
• Ensure positive relations, facilitate idea-sharing, and mediate issues with the community, the project, site supervisors, and AmeriCorps*VISTA members.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to Anne Schink, VISTA Project Coordinator, at anne.schink@maine.gov or Maine Commission for Community Service, 38 State House Augusta, ME 04333. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Flexible start date between June 15, 2008 and September 1, 2008.

Requirements:
Requires leadership training in July or August of 2008 in Philadelphia

Requirements
Successful completion of an AmeriCorps*VISTA term of service
Ability to travel independently to worksite in Augusta and placements sites across Maine
High level of interpersonal communication skills
Responsible and self-motivated
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-directed individual needing minimal supervision
Experienced and knowledgeable in use of computers

Preferred Qualifications
Enjoy working independently
Strong meeting management skills
Experience with conflict resolution, training and working collaboratively

Benefits
Living allowance: $909 per month VISTA living allowance + $200 per month for VISTA Leader
Health Coverage
Student Loan forbearance/deferment options
Training and professional development
Childcare assistance, if eligible
Upon completion of year of serve: Education Award of $4,725 – or – Cash Award of $2,400
One year of noncompetitive status for a federal government job
Access to the network of VISTA & VISTA alumni (170,000 strong)

This opportunity is sponsored by: Maine Commission For Community Service

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekdays

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

Contact Person:
Anne Schink, Program Manager, (phone), (email)

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Address:

187 State Street, 38 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0038 (See a map)

Directions:

From Interstate 95, take Exit 109 east (following signs for government offices and Capitol). At first rotary, bear right onto State Street (south). The Capitol will be visible ahead. 187 State is on the corner of Child/State Streets, across from the stucco building labeled State Planning Office and across from the Blaine House. Parking is off Child Street and the entry is on the back of the building (double glass doors).

Web Site: http://www.MaineServiceCommission.gov

Miscellaneous Information

Average number of hours per volunteer that are required weekly to do this task.
	This is a full time position that receives a stipend from the US Government.
We need the following number of people to fill this position.
	1