Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhod House AmerioCorps

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps

Illinois

On-site

USD 15,000 - 18,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps is recruiting volunteers to support seniors, youth, families, and veterans within the Metropolitan Area. Volunteers will serve in roles such as mentors, cafe assistants, maintenance helpers, office aides, and cafe drivers across multiple program sites.

The program emphasizes community involvement and hands-on service opportunities. Volunteers participate in the Season Circle Senior Cafe, meals distribution, and other supportive activities designed to foster social

Responsibilities

Mentors/Tutors: provide guidance and support to participants.
Cafe Assistants: help in the cafe operations and service.
Facility Maintenance Assistants: assist with maintenance tasks.
Office Assistants: administrative support within program sites.
Cafe Drivers: assist with food distribution and meals transport.

Job description

Our program serves seniors: The Season Circle Senior Cafe provides a safe place for seniors to gather engage and remain socially connected. Two hot meals (breakfast and lunch) are served on weekdays, and meals on wheels deploy hundreds of meals. Our program serves youth: Trinity Center of Excellence - Reimagine Program is designed to teach youth the values needed to be active citizens and members of their community. Our program serves children: The Family Development Center provides early childhood education that helps children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Through early exposure to social-emotional development, language development, and foundational academic skills, children are prepared to enter school confident, capable, and ready to learn. Our program serves families: LBDNH Food Pantry - serves hundreds of families in the metropolitan area 5 days/week. Food pantries strengthen communities by fostering a sense of support and providing access to healthy food, contributing to overall well-being. Our program serves veterans: The Joseph Center a residential facility for homeless veterans aka the Eagle's Nest of St. Clair County is a 26-bed, transitional housing facility in East St. Louis.Their mission is to empower male homeless Veterans to achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency, economic independence, and rejoin their communities as productive members of society.

Member Duties :

Our members will provide basic support and services to some of the most venerable populations within the Metropolitan Area including; children, teens, seniors, and veterans. They will serve in one of several volunteer positions;