AmeriCorps Partnership

AmeriCorps Partnership - Homeless Services Half Time

AmeriCorps members will assist qualifying individuals find and retain appropriate housing, find the resources to support the use of appropriate housing and assist individuals in accessing the appropriate housing in Santa Barbara County including the cities of Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc, and Santa Maria. AmeriCorps members will work with qualified individuals to assist them in supportive services, such as attending medical appointments and applying for public benefits, with an end goal of attaining housing. AmeriCorps members will also recruit one-time and ongoing volunteers to assist with service activities and to participate in Day of Service events. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Members will perform key activities necessary to assist veterans in accessing services, acquiring/retaining housing, and becoming more self-sufficient. These activities can include assistance with transportation to medical and other appointments, researching and applying for appropriate benefits, acquiring identification and military discharge materials, and applying for low-income housing.

Program Benefits : Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Homelessness , Hunger , Community Outreach , Veterans , Housing , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :

Team Work , Communications , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Community Organization .