AmeriCorps Neighbor to Neighbor Fellow - 1200hr/8 month service

Napa County Office Of Education • Napa, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Neighbor-to-Neighbor (N2N) AmeriCorps Fellows serve at nonprofit and government agencies across Northern California to build volunteer infrastructure and strengthen community engagement. Fellows are placed at a single Host Site and work primarily behind the scenes to design and implement systems for volunteer engagement, support Neighborhood Leaders, and respond to local needs. They also engage with the local community to build relationships, understand community dynamics, and inform inclusive engagement strategies. The program aims to reduce social isolation, increase volunteer participation, and strengthen local capacity for climate action and disaster preparedness.

Fellows serve in pairs at Host Sites as part of a 20-member cohort. Over the eight-month service term, they participate in collaboration, professional development, and AmeriCorps training. This is a full-time, in-person service commitment of at least 1,200 hours. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but vary by Host Site and may include evenings and weekends. Fellows must live within 50 miles of their Host Site. Duties may take place at multiple locations throughout Northern California, and occasional travel to designated training locations is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old, or 17 with parental approval.
• Must pass a criminal background check, including Truescreen, fingerprint-based checks, and California DOJ/FBI checks.
• Must submit a current, clear tuberculosis test.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED by the start date.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident (INS Form I-551).
• Must not have completed more than three previous terms of service with AmeriCorps State and National programs.
• Must be organized, responsible, flexible, motivated, and professional.
• Must demonstrate strong standards of excellence, ethics, and integrity.
• Must be committed to safety and comply with applicable safety laws, policies, and rules.
• Must be comfortable regularly interacting with the community.
• Must be able to adapt to changing work environments, accept feedback, manage multiple tasks and competing demands, work cooperatively, resolve conflicts, and work effectively with others.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational skills.
• Must have leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Must have an interest in and/or background in community service and volunteerism.
• Must meet essential job functions; reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
• Must live within a reasonable commute distance of 50 miles or less from the Host Site.
• Must be available for a full-time eight-month commitment totaling at least 1,200 service hours.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Neighborhood Leader programs and local engagement strategies, including volunteer roles, position descriptions, and neighborhood activities.
• Recruit and train community volunteers, including skilled and high-value volunteers in leadership roles.
• Develop outreach materials and facilitate training, orientation, and ongoing support for Neighborhood Leaders on social isolation, climate action, disaster preparedness, and community engagement.
• Create and maintain systems for tracking volunteer hours, participation, and event outcomes.
• Establish and maintain program policies, procedures, and volunteer infrastructure.
• Develop community partnerships and business relationships to strengthen volunteer and community engagement programs.
• Support marketing, coalition building, special projects, events, advisory boards or neighborhood councils, and community outreach.
• Work alongside Neighborhood Leaders and volunteers, provide hands-on support, collect feedback, and learn about neighborhood needs.
• Track program and infrastructure development at the Host Site using an AmeriCorps Member Service Plan.
• Participate in required program training and development activities, California Days of Action, and at least two National Service Days.
• Represent N2N at recruitment opportunities, staff meetings, trainings, and service events.
• Assist with other community-building activities at the Host Site and maintain positive relationships with program staff.
• Submit monthly Great Stories and volunteer data in the OnCorps tracking system.
• Meet attendance requirements and regularly interface with the community.

Benefits

• Monthly living stipend of $3,000, totaling $24,000 over the eight-month service term; taxable.
• Segal Education Award of $5,175 upon completion of service, usable for educational expenses or qualified student loans; taxable.
• Student loan deferment and interest repayment.
• Health benefits.
• Moving stipend for applicants traveling from out of state and more than 250 miles from the Host Site.
• Potential eligibility for CalFresh.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Meaningful work experience and opportunities to build connections with professionals and organizations in the nonprofit and government sectors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED