<p>Catholic Charities West Virginia Neighbor Network VISTA</p> <p>Driven by a profound commitment to justice, compassion, and service, Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) strives to alleviate suffering and address systemic issues contributing to poverty, homelessness, and other social challenges. CCWVa provides services to more than 25,000 vulnerable West Virginians annually. CCWVa's northern region is composed of 17 counties in north central West Virginia. Our work in this region includes day shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness, food pantry and congregate dining services, and emergency rent and utility support through the Neighborhood Center in Ohio County. Additionally, CCWVa offers emergency rent and utility assistance as well as food pantry support in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Wetzel County. Community partnerships are vital to the success of each of these services. The Neighbor Network VISTA will increase the capacity of CCWVa's volunteer program in both Ohio and Wetzel Counties by building relationships with 8 new community partners who will conduct product drives to respond to the emerging needs of the neighbors we serve in these counties (one drive, per quarter, per community) in 12 months. During that same timeframe, the VISTA will engage 24 new individual volunteers in existing CCWVa initiatives in Ohio and Wetzel Countries. The VISTA will highlight volunteer vacancies to community groups and individuals and conduct volunteer recruitment initiatives in these areas using a variety of mediums. The VISTA will complement the work of the Volunteer Manager and be responsible for aspects of volunteer orientation, training, recognition, and be the primary contact for volunteers in Ohio and Wetzel Counties. The 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. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : The CCWVa Neighbor Network VISTA will educate community members about the emerging needs of the vulnerable neighbors we serve in Ohio and Wetzel Counties and create opportunities to build meaningful connections and social support. The VISTA will utilize a variety of mediums, including posts on social media and presentations at community gatherings to raise awareness of needs and will build relationships with new community partners who seek to serve our neighbors. The VISTA will coordinate all aspects of product drives in collaboration with the new partners and be responsible for communications. They will build capacity through volunteer recruitment and retention efforts and contribute to an existing database of community contacts. The VISTA will collaborate with the Volunteer Manager to plan recognition events for both offices, send birthday and other cards in a timely manner, and document planning, implementation, and outcome of events in a sustainability binder.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Hunger , Housing , Homelessness , Community Outreach .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Leadership , Team Work , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Communications , Education , Computers/Technology .</p>