Member Duties : VISTA Members will commit to a year of full-time of service to help organizations increase capacity to allow more individuals in poverty to be served. Activities are specific to the organization but may consist of recruiting youth and adult volunteers to aid in implementing impactful programs; managing volunteers (both adult/youth); making community connections to leverage organization resources; building resources through fundraising and grant writing; and building service capacity through program development. If you are looking for fulfilling responsibilities that can change lives, AmeriCorps VISTA is for you.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Neighborhood Revitalization , Housing , Education , Veterans , Community Outreach , Elder Care , Community and Economic Development , Technology , Hunger , Disaster Relief , Tribal , Children/Youth , Environment , Health .
Skills :
Urban Planning , Team Work , Disaster Services , Non-Profit Management , Social Services , Environment , Youth Development , General Skills .