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Volunteer Maryland/AmeriCorps Opportunity in Carroll County

Westminster, MD, Monday, July 2, 2018-Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities is currently seeking an individual interested in becoming a Volunteer Maryland AmeriCorps Member with a service site opportunity in Carroll County Senior and Community Centers. The member would work closely with the senior center managers and assistant managers to serve as the volunteer coordinator throughout all five centers.   The Centers are located in Westminster, Hampstead, Taneytown, Mt. Airy, and Eldersburg. Volunteer Maryland, an AmeriCorps Program of the Governor’s Office, mobilizes volunteers to serve critical community needs across the state.

The selected Volunteer Maryland/AmeriCorps member will serve in the capacity of volunteer coordinator and provide the following support:

• Create volunteer position descriptions
• Develop volunteer recruitment materials
• Develop a Volunteer Policy and Procedure Manual
• Develop volunteer screening tools
• Work with senior center  staff to create volunteer orientation agendas and materials
• Assist with volunteer recognition's

This is an 11-month, 40 hours per week commitment as a member of AmeriCorps (the “domestic Peace Corps”).  The service year offers extensive training, a $13,732 living allowance, and a $5,920 post-service education award.  This program is a partnership between the Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities and Volunteer Maryland, a program of the Governor’s Office.  The service year begins on September 5th, 2018.

Volunteer Maryland AmeriCorps Members must possess and demonstrate excellence in the following areas: verbal and written communication, computer skills, problem solving, conflict resolution, leadership, public speaking, and show commitment to national and community service.  In addition, applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency, age (at least 17 years old), and high school graduation in order to enroll in AmeriCorps.

Call 410-386-3809 for more information and an application or apply online at http://volunteer.maryland.gov/ACM/

Applications must be received by July 20, 2018

MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEER MARYLAND.... Volunteer Maryland builds stronger, healthier communities by developing volunteer programs with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools. The program’s vision is that all Marylander's will participate in and value service as a way of life to enrich and empower community, society, and self.

For additional information, contact:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Celene Steckel
410-386-3800

The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities, and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact The Department of Citizen Services, 410.386.3600 or 1.888.302.8978 or MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or email ada@ccg.carr.org as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.