Thank God I have my AmeriCorps member. I don’t know what I would have done without her. Gone insane, I guess. 8 months ago

I had put up a notice for our AmeriCorps position everywhere two months ago.

I got a series of responses, ranging from not good at all to meh. Finally, there was one above the level of meh, and I hired this person.

Because her skill mix didn’t quite match the job description, I worked with the rest of the staff to reorganize their job descriptions, so we could then use her to our best advantage. Then, three weeks before she was to start, she quit.

I can’t blame her – she took a full-time permanent job, and all I had to offer was a temporary AmeriCorps position. But it really left us in the lurch.

So, I reposted the position again, all the same places. Added posting at the U (spending $10 to do so) and then to our existing volunteers. Silence. Then, I posted here.

Posting to 43things…well, it’s possible you’ll actually get a response from someone on 43things, but the way I look at it, it’s also like sending out a petition to the universe, too. Making a statement, this is something I really want.

Nearly immediately after posting here, someone applied for the position. This was not a meh person. This was someone with solid experience, who can really help us reach our goals. And she’s ready to start in September.

It’s not just an enormous relief, it’s like a downright miracle. I don’t know what I would have done otherwise.

So, I’m not marking this as done until she’s made it through all the federal processes, but I’m feeling like this is nearly done, and all is well in my world for now. 9 months ago

Eastside Friends of Seniors is offering an AmeriCorps position, starting September 1, 2012, and extend through July 15, 2013. We are doing this in partnership with Full Life Care, through a special “Healthy Futures” initiative. Benefits include monthly stipend, health coverage, and education award or stipend at close of service.
 
This position, based at our site in Sammamish, will mobilize volunteers to provide essential services, and in so doing foster opportunity for human connection. The Volunteer Outreach Coordinator establishes and maintains relationships with congregations, service clubs, and other community groups to recruit volunteers, assists with events, and provides support and guidance to volunteers and clients. More about the position may be found here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=45778.
 
To apply, follow the links to complete an AmeriCorps application AND send resume and cover letter to: Ginger Seybold, Full Life Care 800 Jefferson St., Ste 620, Seattle, WA  98104 or via email to Gingers@FullLifeCare.org. To find out more about Eastside Friends of Seniors, see our website at: http://www.eastsidefriendsofseniors.org. To find out more about this specific AmeriCorps position or our partnership with Full Life Care, please feel free to email me at claire@eastsidefriendsofseniors.org or call 425-369-9120. And, to learn more about serving with AmeriCorps, visit their website at www.americorps.org. 9 months ago