EngageCorps VISTA at William Paterson University

The VISTA volunteer will work at William Paterson University, Campus Activities, Service and Leadership (CASL) Office. The primary function will be to implement and coordinate the Changebuilder program using service learning as the strategy to address community needs related to education, public health, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, homelessness, poverty, and hunger. The VISTA will work with WP students to create community connections and coordinate programs and activities to inform and engage the WP community in civic engagement, social change, and service projects. They will assist in the coordination of Pioneer Service Ventures, National Day of Service, MLK Day of Service, and Civic Engagement Week. The VISTA will work in conjunction with CASL staff to provide students with opportunities for civic engagement on and off campus. The VISTA volunteer will also assist with managing all aspects of the Pioneer Food Pantry including recruiting and scheduling volunteers, assessing student needs, obtaining and maintaining supplies, donations, etc. The VISTA will work in conjunction with CASL staff to provide students with opportunities for civic engagement (on and off campus) concerning hunger, food insecurity, and homelessness. The Vista will track and report volunteer participation as part of WP's Civic Engagement digital badge program and the department's civic engagement participation key performance indicator. They will promote the use of the pantry, prepare monthly reports for usage and inventory, create a newsletter for participants, learn and share on and off-campus resources, etc.