Catholic Charities West Virginia Neighbor Network VISTA

Driven by a profound commitment to justice, compassion, and service, Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) strives to alleviate suffering and address systemic issues contributing to poverty, homelessness, and other social challenges. CCWVa provides services to more than 25,000 vulnerable West Virginians annually. CCWVa¿s northern region is composed of 17 counties in north central West Virginia. Our work in this region includes day shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness, food pantry and congregate dining services, and emergency rent and utility support through the Neighborhood Center in Ohio County. Additionally, CCWVa offers emergency rent and utility assistance as well as food pantry support in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Wetzel County. Community partnerships are vital to the success of each of these services. The Neighbor Network VISTA will increase the capacity of CCWVa¿s volunteer program in both Ohio and Wetzel Counties by building relationships with 8 new community partners who will conduct product drives to respond to the emerging needs of the neighbors we serve in these counties (one drive, per quarter, per community) in 12 months.
During that same timeframe, the VISTA will engage 24 new individual volunteers in existing CCWVa initiatives in Ohio and Wetzel Countries. The VISTA will highlight volunteer vacancies to community groups and individuals and conduct volunteer recruitment initiatives in these areas using a variety of mediums. The VISTA will complement the work of the Volunteer Manager and be responsible for aspects of volunteer orientation, training, recognition, and be the primary contact for volunteers in Ohio and Wetzel Counties. The VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA¿s Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty.