Development AmeriCorps VISTA Apply
Development AmeriCorps VISTA
This AmeriCorps VISTA position is a full-time 12-month assignment based in Canoga Park, CA. The focus will beondeveloping projects that will break the cycle of poverty. AmeriCorps Volunteer In Service To America (VISTA) is a national service program committed to fighting poverty and promoting economic equity. VISTA members will work with a dynamic team and contribute to a national initiative to strengthen community based organizations infrastructure and capacity. Specifically, the VISTA member will help to expand community partnerships, fund development, data research and evaluation, internal organization policies and procedures, and resource development.
Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE) is a community-based 501(c)3 organization located in the San Fernando Valley. Since its inception in 2013, ACE has assisted thousands of individuals whose lives have been impacted by trauma and poverty. To support empowerment, ACE provides education, workforce development, gang intervention and prevention and re-entry programming integrated with counseling, mentoring, case management and other support services for marginalized individuals and families. Our fundamental belief is that when people are provided with the right tools, positive role models and opportunity, they can transform their lives and their communities.
Benefits:
- Stipend: $1,117.06 bi-weekly for Los Angeles County
- Choice of Education Award $6,195 or End of Service Stipend $1,800 paid upon completion of a full-service term
- Healthcare benefits
- Relocation assistance: travel allowance for relocation of more than 50 miles and eligible mileage reimbursement up to $1000.00
- Childcare benefits (children must be under 13)
- Additional housing allowance may be available
How to apply
After reviewing the websites listed below, please send a resume with a cover letter to
Jgonzalez@ace4change.org In your cover letter, please share details about your passion for service.
Review:
http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-vista/what-vista-members-do
