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UCAN AmeriCorps Volunteers engage in meaningful service that meets critical community needs throughout Southern Oregon. UCAN projects improve access to social services by bridging barriers to educational opportunities, mentoring, job skills development, employment resources, family stability, and having healthy futures. Our Volunteers engage clients in their dedicated service project within one of our many social service programs. Our positions are a dynamic combination of serving in a dedicated project (85%) and engaging in civic and professional development opportunities, alongside our AmeriCorps cohort (15%).

Within all our projects is the chance for our AmeriCorps Volunteers to gain valuable experience through professional development. We are committed to providing our AmeriCorps Volunteers with comprehensive training that will assist in their ability to access meaningful career opportunities. Through a variety of trainings, certifications and networking opportunities, we are confident that anyone who serves in our program will leave with tangible assets that will benefit them in their professional journey.

SERVICE TERM

September 2, 2026 - July 31, 2027 (Full-time; 11 months - 1700 hours)

VOLUNTEER LIVING ALLOWANCE

$20,400 living allowance paid over the 11-month service term

EDUCATION AWARD

$7,395 Segal Education Award upon successful completion of the term of service

POSITION TITLE

AmeriCorps Head Start Parent Volunteer Coordinator

PROJECT HOST SITE

United Community Action Network - Fieldman Early Childhood Center

PROJECT LOCATION

Douglas County | 250 Kenneth Ford Dr. Roseburg, OR

POSITION SUMMARY

Join UCAN as an AmeriCorps Head Start Parent Volunteer Coordinator and help parents become more engaged in their child's education. At UCAN, we're committed to early childhood development and supporting parents in becoming more connected and informed. However, without meaningful opportunities to engage parents in their child's education, it is easy for them to feel disconnected from that growth process. Our goal is to build a robust parent volunteer program within our Head Start programs and provide parents with hands on opportunities in classrooms. This will not only improve the bond to their child's education, but it will also build transferable skills that can help them achieve their own career goals.

As the AmeriCorps Head Start Parent Volunteer Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in UCAN's Early Learning programs by recruiting and supporting parent volunteers. Serving within this project will require a passion for early childhood education and engaging families of all backgrounds. You will frequently be conducting outreach to recruit parents and support them throughout the volunteer process. This position will also be serving children directly through assisting in classrooms to better inform the support you'll provide parent volunteers. Furthermore, you will be responsible for expanding the volunteer training program and exploring new ways to connect parents with professional development opportunities. Your service project will be key in supporting parents in building a foundation for their children to succeed later in life.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (to include, but not limited to)

• Conduct recruitment at UCAN Head Start family outreach events.
• Lead onboarding, training and support of parent volunteers.
• Explore new professional development opportunities for parent volunteers.
• Assist in classrooms to better understand how to support parent volunteers.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies aimed at enhancing early childhood education programs.
• Maintain meticulous records and documentation of client intake interactions and eligibility determinations, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Maintain knowledge of Head Start rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Participate actively in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to outreach and eligibility navigation.
• Solicit parental feedback to help inform volunteer program.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment by promoting collaboration, respect, and empathy among team members, contributing to a culture of mutual support and growth.
• Complete and submit all necessary UCAN paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
• Attend and complete all UCAN training and service requirements including orientation, trainings, team meetings, and National Days of Service (Make A Difference Day, MLK Jr. Day, and June Service Event).
• Wear AmeriCorps apparel and/or appropriate identifiers while performing service or attending official events.

MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES (to include, but not limited to)

• Attend regular team meetings and trainings
• Complete agency reports regarding program progress
• Collaborate with other AmeriCorps Volunteers and UCAN staff to support community outreach events.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Due to the nature and scope of the essential functions, the importance of personal interactions between this position, employees, clients and other members of the public, and the availability of job-related tools, equipment and resources at work, performance of the essential functions requires regular, consistent and on-site attendance while working independently and with others during our normal business hours, a combination of regular and consistent availability, accessibility and presence on-site.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required.
• Hours of work are during normal business hours and may require occasional evenings and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of or eagerness to learn about social service programs and the ability to interpret and speak about them accurately.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license
• 18 years of age or older, at beginning of service term.
• U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving an education award.
• Ability to commit to the full term of service for which they are applying.
• Must successfully pass a National Service Criminal History Check provided through UCAN and/or Project Host Site.
• Prior to hire and continuously during employment - enrollment in the Oregon Department of Education, Early Learning Division, Criminal Background Registry. Link to website: https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ccd/
• Within 60 days of appointment - participate in Head Start Staff Health Appraisal.
• Have not previously served the equivalent of two 1700 hour terms in an AmeriCorps*State or National program. Volunteers are only eligible for the equivalent of two full-time education awards in their lifetime.
• Applicants must disclose if they have ever been removed for cause from any national service program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with community resources and organizations serving low-income populations.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience with motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, or other relevant areas of professional development.
• Experience in program evaluation or quality improvement activities, with the ability to analyze data and identify areas for improvement.

SERVICE CONDITIONS

• Volunteer will serve in an office environment and will provide outreach at local community events across Douglas County.

PHYSICAL & INTELLECTUAL DEMANDS

• May require bending, color identification, crawling, gripping with hands and fingers, hearing alarms and voice conversation, keyboarding, kneeling, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, operating passenger vehicles, pulling, pushing, reaching, running, shoveling/digging, sitting, standing, standing long periods, walking, exposure to chemicals, dust or pollen, epoxy chemicals, fumes, intense light, noxious odors, sun, noisy areas. A reasonable amount of driving is required.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer
• Vehicle
• General Office Equipment
  

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

• Organizational vehicles are available for service activities. Volunteer is covered by organization's vehicle insurance policy.
• Project site is accessible by public transportation.
• Personal vehicles are recommended.
  

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS INCLUDE

• $20,400 living allowance paid over the 11-month service term (approx. $886 bi/weekly, before taxes).
• $7,395 education award upon successful completion of the term of service which can be used to repaystudent loans or for further education in an accredited institution of higher learning, vocational or trade schools. The education award is taxed in the year that it is used. Volunteers that are 55 and older may transfer the award to one child or grandchild.
• May be eligible for Loan Forbearance & Interest Accrual Repayment on qualified loans (after successful completion of a term of service, AmeriCorps will pay the accrued interest on qualified loans, which is taxable).
• Basic medical insurance (covers Volunteers only, not dependents; vision and dental not included).
• SNAP benefits for those who qualify.
• Child care allowance for those who qualify.
• Professional development, trainings and networking opportunities.

EQUITY & INCLUSION
UCAN values diversity and seeks to provide an inclusive space that rejects intolerance. Qualified individuals with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. UCAN is an AA/EEO employer. UCAN provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals and conducts all activities in fully accessible settings.

FLSA STATUS - Volunteer Exempt status.