Volunteer Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA Member), YouthBuild Charter School

Posted by on May 23, 2011

Volunteer Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA Member), YouthBuild Philadelphia

Posted on: May 13, 2011

Background:
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School (YBPCS) serves a young adult population of 18-20 year-old high school dropouts. The school offers participants a unique opportunity to earn a high school diploma and acquire important job skills through a vigorous 12-month program of alternating three 6-week blocks of academics and work experience. The core academic courses consist of Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, and General Science. The work experience consists of hands-on training in construction, computer-refurbishment, or nursing assistance. YBPCS has been in operation for 18 years and received its charter in 1997. In the 2010-11 school year, the school is serving 219 students. Regular school hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Mission:
Our mission is to provide out-of-school youth in Philadelphia with the broadest range of tools, supports and opportunities available to become self-sufficient, responsible and productive citizens in their community. We develop the character, knowledge, and skills of our students so that they will succeed in top-quality colleges, trade schools and the competitive world beyond.

Member Duties & Responsibilities:
The Volunteer Coordinator will work to develop and expand a trained volunteer base that works to impact YBPCS’s mission. This person will update a volunteer recruitment plan, upkeep necessary documents, and work with our staff to identify both qualified and suitable pools of volunteers, as well as opportunities within the program for volunteers to connect with students and staff. The VISTA member is also responsible for recruiting volunteers, producing a monthly volunteer newsletter, maintaining contact with volunteers, and facilitating volunteer recognition events. We hope to exponentially increase the impact of volunteers in our program. Establishing a strong volunteer program will have long-term benefits for our students (who will receive an additional source of support), our program (that will receive assistance in its work) and our relationship with individuals and community groups (stronger relationships could result in financial contributions, internship/job sites, mentors, resources, etc). For this position, we are seeking a college graduate, with great communication skills and a commitment to community engagement and education.

Our twelve-month position as a Full-Time AmeriCorps VISTA Member requires:

oYour ability to serve full-time from August 2010 to August 2011.

oYour citizenship status must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the United States.

oYou must desire to provide needed community services to an under-served community while receiving the following benefits: a living allowance of $949/month, an education award of $5,350 upon successful completion of term of service, loan forbearance w/ interest accrual payment, child care coverage (if applicable), and health benefits.

Interested applicants should send the following via mail, e-mail or fax:

Cover letter
Resume
List of 3 Professional References

Attn: Meredith Molloy,
Development Director
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
1231 North Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Telephone: (215) 627-8671, ext. 23
Fax: (215) 763-5774
E-mail: mmolloy@youthbuildphilly.org