Community Volunteer Organizing Responsibilities: - Interview and screen all community volunteers to ensure the safety and well-being of the volunteer as well as La Puente staff, volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and clients. - Coordinate, develop, and expand volunteer opportunities in concert with program leaders and supervisors -Explain the different volunteer opportunities to those interested in volunteering - Match volunteers’ skills and interests with specific programs and coordinators - Create specific positions and responsibilities for volunteers (ex: managing & organizing all book donations) - Create and organize a volunteer appreciation program - Maintain all community volunteer applications, waivers, time sheets (if applicable), and contact with probation officers and case managers - Collaborate with other volunteer organizers and program leaders to determine and develop appropriate and safe projects for community volunteers - Confront and guide community volunteers through behavioral issues - Go to community groups (civic groups, college clubs, churches, etc...) and give presentations on the heart of La Puente and opportunities for volunteering Volunteer Workgroup Responsibilities: - Recruit, coordinate, plan, and facilitate transportation and lodging for all volunteer workgroups -Contact workgroup leaders to discuss all the details of their trip prior to their arrival - Work with the other Volunteer Coordinators and site supervisors to schedule activities and projects for the volunteer workgroups - Secure needed supplies and resources for workgroup projects - Give the volunteer workgroups a tour of all the La Puente programs - Guide the volunteer workgroups with their projects during their time here - Lead workgroups in experiential learning activities (for example the homeless simulation) to increase their knowledge of rural homelessness, hunger, and poverty
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Member Duties : The Community Volunteer Organizer’s main function is to create opportunities for locals and groups from across the country to engage in La Puente’s services and impact on the. Without this position, Volunteer Coordination would not be able to recruit and organize volunteers, or host work groups.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Training , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms
Car recommended , Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time , Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas
Community Outreach .
Skills
Community Organization , First Aid , Team Work , Public Speaking , General Skills , Conflict Resolution , Communications .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Rural Alliance for Dignity Volunteer corr
Program Start/End Date
08/05/2026 - 08/04/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 21 Maximum: 99
Program Locations COLORADO
Accepting Applications
From 05/27/2026 To 07/01/2026
To Apply
Phone 719-992-2050
E-mail admin.volunteers@lapuente.net
Website https://www.lapuentehome.org/americorps/americorps-application
Contact Alicia Salazar
PO Box 1235
Alamosa CO 81101
7199922050
admin.volunteers@lapuente.net
https://lapuentehome.org/
Listing ID 129707
