25-26 - Chicago Furniture Bank - Volunteer Engagement - HAC

The Volunteer Engagement VISTA will serve with the Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB) in Chicago, IL, from August 2025-2026. CFB is part of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Housing Action Corps members receive custom training, support, and networking opportunities in housing and community development, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps.

The Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB) serves individuals and families across the Chicagoland area transitioning from homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or lacking essential household furnishings. CFB collaborates with over 550 social service agencies to identify and assist those most in need with handpicked furniture packages. As one of the largest furniture banks in the country, the CFB believes every person should be able to sleep on a bed, share a meal at a table, and do homework on a desk. The Volunteer Engagement VISTA will expand our community engagement and increase awareness of our mission to end furniture poverty. They will develop outreach strategies, strengthen volunteer engagement, and build partnerships to enhance service delivery. By mobilizing more supporters, CFB can furnish more homes, reduce financial strain on vulnerable families, and promote long-term housing stability, helping break the cycle of poverty in Chicago.

The ideal candidate for this role is a highly motivated, organized, and community-driven individual with a passion for nonprofit work and volunteer engagement. They should have strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with community partners, volunteers, and CFB staff. Experience in volunteer coordination, community outreach, or nonprofit program development is highly beneficial. This position offers a $1000 monthly housing stipend.