Recruit, train, coordinate, place, and maintain volunteers at various covid recovery sites to assist in service delivery at vaccination sites, covid relief sites, and other community identified…

This two-year, $250,000 Project Grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service Office of Grants Management will fund volunteer recruitment, training, coordination and placement efforts by Center Youth Family Solutions under the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Demonstration Program (FGP) 94.017. The grant will support volunteer services at COVID-19 vaccination sites, relief centers and other community locations in Peoria and Tazewell Counties, Illinois through September 2023. Key activities include developing a community awareness campaign, assisting healthcare providers with vaccination programs and health education, and recruiting volunteers for food banks and pantries addressing increased food insecurity during the pandemic. The expected outcomes are increased food security and more efficient, effective service delivery. This one-time funding through the American Rescue Plan Act must be spent by the end of the approved budget period ending September 2023.

Recruit, train, coordinate, place, and maintain volunteers at various covid recovery sites to assist in service delivery at vaccination sites, covid relief sites, and other community identified sites related to recovering from this pandemic. To do this, you will perform the following high level activities: develop a community awareness campaign emphasizing the need for volunteers in the fight to recover; assist health care providers in promoting and providing vaccinations and health education programs; and recruit volunters to assist food banks, food pantries, and other agencies addressing the lack of food resources during the pandemic. This will benefit the people in peoria and tazwell counties. The general expected outcomes include increased food security and increased efficiency, effectiveness, and program reach. Your 2021-22 statutory match is waived and your budgetary match is 0.0%. This one-time ARP funding must be spent by the end of the approved budget period. All other terms and conditions of this award remain unchanged.