A template for developing your own

This resource was created by the Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC, New York, NY) as a template to develop program-specific position descriptions for community volunteers. LISC is an AmeriCorps National Direct program that focuses on increasing affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income families through housing development and counseling first time homebuyers.

Use this resource to:

• Familiarize members with your program's specific volunteer positions and their requirements.
• Share with members as a reference when recruiting and managing volunteers.

When developing your application consider how volunteer roles and responsibilities differ from member positions. This will help ensure clarity about positions within your organization. Volunteers may not be displaced by members.