About AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps is a federal agency that connects people with opportunities to serve their community and address the most critical issues faced in the country. During their 10.5 months of service, our AmeriCorps Members will focus on direct service work. This means that they are doing the hands-on work involved with building community, programs and (of course) housing. While the majority of our positions are on our New Home Construction and Home Preservation Teams, we do have a Volunteer Engagement and a Homeowner Services position.

Why AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps members are a vital part of how we are able to meet the need for affordable homeownership opportunities in Orange County. In addition to the knowledge that the work they are doing every day is helping to build a better future for their community, AmeriCorps members are able to take on new and exciting challenges that will help them build their skillset and sense of self-confidence.

Other benefits include, but are not limited to:

Segal Education Award upon completion of service to help pay for college, graduate school, or vocational training, or to repay student loans
Forbearance for federally backed students loans – after you successfully complete your term of service, you are eligible to have the interest incurred during service paid in fulll
Skills and training
Living allowance
Healthcare
$800 FT / $400 PT housing stipend (paid by Orange Habitat)

Positions

Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Position filled for the 2025-2026 year.

The AmeriCorps Volunteer Engagement Coordinator helps recruit, schedule, train and recognize local volunteers. They assist with building relationships in the community to grow the overall volunteer base and advance individual, group and institutional partnerships. They facilitate the creation of opportunities for volunteers to engage with the mission of Habitat for Humanity. These activities include reducing barriers preventing people from volunteering, marketing within the community to recruit new volunteers and expanding the types of opportunities available to volunteers. They support all aspects of volunteer engagement including communication, initial orientation, on-site logistics, database maintenance, data analytics, and volunteer event promotion.

Construction Crew Leader, New Home Construction

Position filled for the 2025-2026 year.

The Construction Crew Leader plays an integral part in building homes. They lead groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers and homeowners in construction activities while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment. They also help our staff complete a wide variety of day-to-day construction tasks. Through these activities, Construction crew leaders develop and enhance their leadership, construction and general problem-solving skills.

Meet an AmeriCorps Member Jeshika

Jeshika is a second-year AmeriCorps member serving as the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator for Orange Habitat. Service has always been a fundamental part of her life and knew from a young age she wanted to give back to her community.

Each morning, she starts her day on-site, setting up the volunteer table and welcoming our dedicated volunteers, from individuals to Regular Crew to corporate groups. Throughout the day, she also manages communications, coordinate schedules, and ensures everything runs smoothly for our volunteers. What she loves most about her role isn’t just the work, but the people. The volunteers, staff, and community members that she gets to collaborate with make every day meaningful.

Contact Us!

For more information on how to get involved, contact Julia Henn, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator.

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