VCRI is seeking an AmeriCorps* VISTA to help with our new program operated in partnership with the Rhode Island Dept. of Health to establish a plan to recruit, train and manage unaffiliated medical and non-medical volunteers for large-scale health related emergencies and other disaster situations.

The VISTA will assist in preparing this volunteer management plan. This will include community outreach to recruit and engage community groups and business partners to help staff regional Volunteer Reception Centers (VRC) for placement of unaffiliated volunteers. The VISTA will assist with planning trainings and exercises to prepare the volunteers. The VISTA will also maintain a database of trained volunteers and provide on-going communication to keep volunteers engaged.

This is a full time(35 hour per week) volunteer position with minimal stipend. Interested applicants need to apply to the AmeriCorps* website at http://www.americorps.org. More details about requirements and limitations can be found there as well.

The applicant should be aware of disaster-related concerns and have an interest in collaborating with others to prepare the population for various disaster situations.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Volunteer Center of Rhode Island

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

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

Weekdays Weekly

Contact Person:
Jennifer Styles, Program Manager, (401) 421-6547, (email)

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Address:

105 Gano Street Providence, RI 02906 (See a map)

Directions:

From 95 North Take I-way Exit# 19 (195 East) Take Exit # 3 Gano Street At the end at the ramp turn left. Continue straight 105 Gano, the Red Cross building is 4th building on the right From 95 South Take the 195 East Exit to exit #2 Wickenden Street At the end at the ramp turn left and continue until Wickenden ends (several stoplights and stop signs) Turn left on Gano Street 105 Gano, which is also the Red Cross building, is 4th building on the right. From 195 West Take Exit #3 Gano Street/India Point Turn right at the end of the exit ramp 105 Gano, which is also the Red Cross building, is 4th building on the right. Parking is located on the left diagonally across the street at the corner and has a “American Red Cross RI Chapter Parking” sign on the lot.   Nearest Bus Stop: Trolley Green Line to Ives St., 1 minute minute walk

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities?
	Yes

Overall Experience   
When I go to VCRI am greeted with a pleasant environment and a learning experience

The Volunteer Center of Rhode Island is a main artery that connects agencies across the state with volunteers. My volunteer helped me to feel needed in the work place despite my disability and has given me training that will assist me in helping other agencies in the near future. posted by Mistyblue4me on July 26, 2003