Serve behind the scenes to create, enhance or expand literacy programs and digital equity for individuals experiencing poverty, and/or immigrant or refugee children, youth, adults or families. Serve side-by-side with seasoned professionals and committed volunteers, explore careers in education and public service, gain valuable leadership experience, grow your professional network and engage deeply in community and organizational change. Follow your passions and find your purpose! We are seeking motivated individuals who are ready to think creatively to help organizations develop, expand or enhance high-quality digital and in-person literacy services. You will be part of a nationwide cohort of about 18 AmeriCorps VISTA members with Literacy Minnesota’s Literacy Leadership program, with opportunities to network, collaborate, learn and serve together. *Literacy Minnesota works to make quality literacy education available to all. We are a comprehensive literacy resource and provide free classes for adults and children; support literacy organizations through volunteer recruitment, training and teaching tools; and create new pathways for groups and individuals to reach their full potential. Our programs and services are both local to Minnesota and national. We train and place members through two service opportunities: Literacy Leadership and Summer Reads. In Summer Reads, AmeriCorps members serve as K-5 children’s literacy mentors over the summer, bringing literacy to life through fun and enriching activities like arts, drama, story-time, tutoring, recreation, and more. *ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Literacy Leaders receive individual professional development funds, monthly trainings, food support, an Employee Assistance Program and more. Some individual host sites may provide additional benefits, such as housing assistance or emergency funds.
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.
Member Duties : As a Literacy Leader, you’ll pave the way for stronger literacy programming and digital initiatives for children, youth, adults or families. You’ll serve full time for one year at a non-profit organization, school, public agency or Tribal Nation. Duties may include volunteer engagement, program content creation, partnership building, evaluation, training and management systems, resource development, marketing and outreach or other behind-the-scenes projects to build new programs (both virtual and in-person) or help programs improve and grow. *Multiple positions available in communities across the nation. Apply here and we will refer you to specific positions in our cohort that fit your interests and goals. *Literacy Minnesota fosters an organizational culture that is welcoming to all. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until filled. www.literacymn.org/americorps
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , One-time food & housing support funds , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Homelessness , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Technology , Education , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Computers/Technology , Leadership , General Skills , Education , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing , Social Services , Teaching/Tutoring , Communications , Team Work , Youth Development , Community Organization .
Literacy Leadership Program (LitMN) VISTA
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
OREGON , MINNESOTA
From 02/10/2026 To 07/01/2026
