Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership and Northern Santa Barbara County United Way
In Santa Barbara County, on any given night, there are over 1,860 individuals experiencing homelessness. We know it is a problem. It is our privilege to fight to house the people in our county.
The Best of America
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that aim to improve lives and fostering civic engagement. AmeriCorps members volunteer to address critical community needs like increasing mentoring youth, fighting poverty, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters, and more.
The Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership members commit to their time to ending homelessness and serving Veterans throughout Santa Barbara County.
To learn more about the national program, click here.
Home For Good: Everyone deserves a home for good.
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Home For Good is the lead partner agency with the Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership and supports the Coordinated Entry System. |
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Quick Links:
Home for Good Santa Barbara County Resources
(Standard Intakes, VI-SPDATs, ROIs, etc.)
Forms and Handouts
Assistance Dog Special Allowance
Assistance Dog Special Allowance SSDI
Bed Bug Preparation Checklist
Birth Certificate CA Certified Copy Request
Birth Certificate Request Santa Barbara County
Birth Certificate Fee Waiver Affidavit
California Lifeline Request Sheet
HACSB Local Ranking Preferences
HACSB Pre-Application Update Form
HACSB Section 8 Verification of Homelessness for Local Preference
HACSB TBRA Pre-Application (SD Only)
Homeless and Veteran Verification Form For SBC AmeriCorps
Limited Release of Information
MTD Mobility Pass ID Application
OrgCode A Week of Meaningful Activities
OrgCode Quality of Life Survey
Peoples' Self-Help Housing Application with Instructions
Peoples' Self-Help Housing Santa Barbara and Ventura County Properties
Service Transaction Tracker Form
Skilled Nursing Facilities List
SSA Card Replacement Application
VA Appointment of Individual As Representative
VA Appointment of VSO As Representative
Vet Assist Agency Referral Form
Member and Site Supervisor Forms
Service Activity Verification Form
Member Planned Service Schedule
Member Unexcused Absence or Tardy Form
AmeriCorps Housing Coordinator Housing Stories
Visit Santa Barbara County Public Health Department for ongoing and current updates on Covid-19 in Santa Barbara County.
Santa Barbara County Housing and Community Development (HDC) also has a regularly updated site with national and local information and resources.
More resources:
Coronavirus Resources (Covid-19) United States Interagency Council on Homelessness
Covid-19 and Street Outreach Safety Training
Street Medicine Practice During the Covid-19 Epidemic
Public Health Covid Flyer- English
Public Health Covid Flyer-Spanish
Home for Good Santa Barbara County Covid-19 Relief Fund
Santa Barbara County Covid-19 Volunteer Needs
We're still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership term.
Half-Time positions only.
Apply now if you're interested in making a difference and helping all of our neighbors have a home for good!
Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership Member Position Description
Focus Areas
- Street Outreach
- Housing Placement
- Housing Support
- Volunteer Recruitment
Benefits of Service*
- Full-time member monthly stipend $1,425.00
- Part-time member monthly stipend $750.00
- Health Insurance for full-time members
- Childcare for full-time members
- Education award (can be transferred to family members)
- Loan forbearance
- Professional growth and networking
- Experience working in social services, mental health field, public service, case management
- Training to help you succeed beyond AmeriCorps!
Applicants
- Must be 17 years or older
- Have or be willing to obtain a high school diploma or GED
- Pass a criminal background check
- Reliable transportation or be able to use public transportation effectively
- Willing to serve a diverse population of individuals from various economic, social, racial and cultural backgrounds with empath and awareness.
When
- NOW!
- Start serving November 2, 2020
Where
- Throughout Santa Barbara County (Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Barbara)
*AmeriCorps members that successfully complete full-time or part-time approved service hours and contractual obligations may be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (Segal AmeriCorps Education Award and the California For All Award). Members may use the education award to pay for current education expenses at an eligible institution, to repay qualified student loans, or both. americorps.gov for more info.
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