AmeriCorps members serve as case managers at homeless services sites throughout Santa Barbara County. Members support housing placement and housing retention programs benefiting people experiencing homelessness. Services are focused on principles of “Housing First,” choice and empowerment, collaborative case management, use of evidence-based practices, appropriate interventions for each target population, and are recovery oriented.
Members are assigned to a nonprofit or public agency within our partnership for their term of service.
Serving in Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, San Luis Obispo County , administered by California Volunteers and powered by Northern Santa Barbara County United Way and AmeriCorps. We recruit volunteers, conduct street outreach, find housing, and execute point-in-time canvassing counts. Teams of volunteers canvas countywide & document those experiencing homelessness. This information is used to plan local assistance & funding.
In Santa Barbara County, on any given night, there are over 2,400 individuals experiencing homelessness. We know it is a problem. It is our privilege to fight to house the people in our county. The Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership members commit to their time to ending homelessness and serving veterans throughout Santa Barbara County. We are seeking compassionate individuals who are interested in making a positive impact. Candidates should have a full year of availability, from September through August.
Make a positive change in the lives of others and yourself! Serving in Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, and San Luis Obispo County.
Member Duties:
Roles and responsibilities of members include:
Benefits of Service:
Job Type:
Full-time OR Part-time, 1 Year Contract from September through August.
To initiate the interview process, please complete the form below, upload your resume, and submit.