Will County Habitat -Housing Action Corps- Volunteers

25-26- Will County Habitat -Housing Action Corps- Volunteers The Volunteer Coordinator will serve with Will County Habitat for Humanity in Joliet, IL from August 2025-2026.

Will County Habitat for Humanity (WCHFH) is part of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010.

Housing Action Corps members receive custom training, support, and networking opportunities in housing and community development, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA.

Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps.

Since 1988, WCHFH addresses the lack of decent affordable housing in Will County by helping low-income families purchase affordable homes and make necessary repairs.

Habitat homeowners build their homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage, which helps families improve their living conditions and gain financial stability.

The Volunteer Coordinator will develop strategies to enhance our volunteer recruitment, community outreach, and marketing to create long lasting and meaningful relationships with volunteers that turns them into champions and advocates for our mission.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about housing, motivated to learn and grow through the VISTA program, and comfortable tackling projects independently and with a team.

They should demonstrate enthusiasm for fostering community connections and volunteerism, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills.

Experience in event planning or volunteer management is a plus!

Candidates should think creatively to develop new volunteer recruitment strategies and be able to manage groups of volunteers effectively in different environments.

This position offers shared housing and utilities as a supplemental benefit.

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Member Duties : A stable and secure place to live leads to improved health outcomes, educational opportunities, and economic stability.

Our programs help create pathways to economic mobility through homeownership, but we need a dedicated VISTA to implement an enhanced volunteer program that grows meaningful and lasting support for WCHFH.

The Volunteer Coordinator will research and develop a volunteer program that includes volunteer recruitment, tracking, scheduling, appreciation, support, and growth opportunities.

After implementing the program, they will collect volunteer feedback to evaluate the effectiveness.

The VISTA will train staff and develop a manual so WCHFH can continue to implement and grow the volunteer program after service ends.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance, Health Coverage*, Housing, Training, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Housing and utilities, Relocation Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours, Car recommended . Service Areas : Housing, Homelessness, Community and Economic Development, Community Outreach, Neighborhood Revitalization . Skills : Social Services, Writing/Editing, Conflict Resolution, Youth Development, Urban Planning, Fund raising/Grant Writing, Trade/Construction, Veterans, Architectural Planning, Community Organization, Team Work, Communications, Leadership, Recruitment, Non-Profit Management, Public Speaking .