Position Description/ASB Cluster Coordinator, Volunteer Position/SPSU2016-Winter2017
VISION Volunteer Center
Diversity and Community Involvement
346 Student Center
734.487.9611
VISION@emich.edu
www.emich.edu/vision
Position Description
ASB Cluster Coordinator, Volunteer Position- SP/SU 2016-Winter 2017
Three open positions
Start Date: SP/SU 2016, specific date TBD
About the VISION Volunteer Center
VISION Volunteer Center aims to provide students with the opportunity to engage with
communities through holistic service opportunities, mutually beneficial community partnerships,
and immersion programs that coincide with and enhance students' academic and personal goals.
VISION also aims to provide community based and active citizenship education, while fostering
an inclusive space that helps students lead productive, socially conscious lives. VISION
Volunteer Center's mission aligns with the mission, vision, and themes of Eastern Michigan
University and the university Strategic Plan. For additional information about us and our
program, please visit our website at www.emich.edu/vision.
ASB Cluster Coordinator, Volunteer Position- Expectations/Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator of the VISION Volunteer Center and the ASB
Coordinator the expectations and responsibilities for the ASB Cluster Coordinator, Volunteer
Position include but are not limited to:
Summer:
● Attend scheduled meetings throughout the summer of 2016 and throughout the Fall and
Winter semesters as a part of the Alternative Breaks team
● Participate in Break Away’s Alternative Break Citizenship Schools during the summer of
2016 (date TBD)
● Select a cluster of trips to plan
● Contact community partners working on those issues and begin the planning for cluster
of ASB trips
● Became the expert on the social justice issue(s) related to cluster and begin preparing
resources to educate site leaders and their participants
Fall Semester:
● Hold 5 office hours per week
Position Description/ASB Cluster Coordinator, Volunteer Position/SPSU2016-Winter2017
● Develop an education packet to provide site leaders with a basis for educating their
participants
● Attend and assist with Site Leader retreat (give out information and facilitate
conversations and trainings as needed)
● Educate site leaders about cluster and promote a network of support throughout cluster
● Arrange to meet with Site Leaders once per week to oversee their trip development and
group cohesion
● Attend regularly scheduled Alternative Breaks team meetings to further assist with
fundraising and large group events
● Assist site leaders with pre-break service if needed
Winter Semester:
● Provide support to Site Leaders in cluster while they are on break if needed
● Support the development of post-break initiatives within cluster
● Assist with Reorientation
Overall:
● Represent VISION in various settings (Eaglepalooza, etc.)
● Attend regular meetings with AB team
● Other tasks as needed
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ASB Cluster Coordinator, Volunteer Position - Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Community service, community engagement, and volunteer experience (specifically AB
experience) strongly preferred
Passion for social justice
Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each term
Cumulative EMU GPA of 2.5 or greater (must be maintained throughout the duration of
employment)
Hours and Compensation
Approximately 5 hours per week. This is a volunteer position.
Please note: If you are interested in this position as either a work study or internship role, please
let the VISION Volunteer Center Coordinator know.