Outreach & Education Worker

This opportunity serves the community of Nanjemoy, MD for housing solutions and home improvement projects. The volunteer will be trained on presenting H.O.P.E.'s resources to interested clients with the goal of signing up interested clients for the Home Facade project.

Volunteer will go out in the community to churches, community centers, and market the program. Accept and enroll clients with applications while explaining the program.

• Working as part of a team to support community programs around issues related to housing options, utility assistance, weatherization, wills/estate planning, foreclosure prevention, and housing façade program.
• Working as part of a team to organize, hold, and attend community events that draw in and involve local residents and partners;
• Recruiting and supporting local people interested in H.O.P.E.’s housing assistance and home façade programs. Developing and sustaining positive relationships with a range of people, including residents, community leaders, local groups and organizations, and local authorities;
• Supporting face-to-face, and online activities;
• Attending meetings and working as part of the H.O.P.E. project team;
• Working in different environments (both office-based and in the community), at times best suited to the community (including some weekends). Maintain case notes and participant files and ensure that all reporting requirements are adhered to as outlined by the funder and program for every client interaction.
• Work collaboratively with community partners and other H.O.P.E. staff to link clients with needed services.
• Performs other duties/special projects as assigned.

3 shifts available:

• We need someone who can serve at least twice per month in Charles County, MD: 09:00 to 13:00 EST
• This opportunity will be for the Nanjemoy, MD Community Day at the community center.: 09:00 to 13:00 EST
• This shift serves on Saturdays at the College of Southern Maryland or in the community in Nanjemoy, MD: 10:00 to 13:00 EST