AmeriCorps VISTA

Happy Friday #AmeriFamily! Today, we close out Poverty Awareness Month. We want to give a huge shoutout to all of our sponsors that partner with us to fight poverty, transform lives, and create sustainable change. Plus, the AmeriCorps VISTA members who stand with them to make a difference for their community and neighbors. Our final highlight this month is Techos Pa' Mi Gente, a sponsor located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This organization was founded in 2017 in response to the damage of Hurricane Maria. If you don’t speak Spanish, their name translates to “roofs for my people,” and that’s exactly what they do. Their founder, Amarilis Gonzalez, saw the aftermath of Maria in her community and took action. Through hard work, she took her hopes and dreams to make a difference and built them into reality. Today, a cohort of our members serve with the organization to continue the fight against the inequities that still exist from the damage from nearly eight years ago. Check out the video to learn how together we are making a difference. ⤵️ And stay tuned as we share the stories of our sponsors, members, and alumni all year long! #AmeriCorpsVISTA #AmeriCorps #Service #NationalService #PuertoRico #Community #HurricaneMaria #DisasterServices #DisasterRelief #FridayReads #Spanish

🚨 AmeriCorps VISTA: Office Hours 🚨 Monday, Feb 3, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET Join us for a live event featuring guest, Alex Schwartz. Alex is quite special, as he has accomplished what few others have achieved. He has completed multiple service terms with three AmeriCorps programs: VISTA, NCCC, and State and National. During our Office Hours event, he will share his experience serving in these programs and how they have shaped his life and career. Register below. ⤵️

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Empowerment of People to Create Together the Future We Want This statement is one of the many values of today’s #PovertyAwarenessMonth highlight: Rural Action. Founded in 1991, this AmeriCorps VISTA sponsor focuses on community development organization throughout Appalachian Ohio to build thriving communities and healthy environments for all. They work with their members and partners, like us, to help their neighbors do big things – grow local businesses and jobs, restore their environment, and encourage the next generation of leaders. Last November, we had the opportunity to visit one their project sites at the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center. Where our member Avery serves to supports the Athens, Ohio BIPOC Appalachian population to facilitate programming that expands access to cultural resources and information, as well as expand Mt Zion’s capacity to fund raise. Check out how they’re expanding opportunity to learn about racial, environmental, and social justice movements in Southeast Ohio. #PovertyAwarenessMonth #NationalPovertyAwarenessMonth #AmeriCorpsVISTA #AmeriCorps #Poverty #MakeADiffernce #Nonprofits

Today we’re highlighting our sponsor, the Ohio Association of Foodbanks. For over 30 years, they have provided food and other resources to people in need and have pursued areas of common interest for the benefit of people in need across the state. They represent the 12 Feeding America foodbanks and their 3,600 member hunger relief programs, serving Ohioans struggling with food security in all 88 counties. Since 2006, we have partnered to build the capacity of Ohio’s charitable hunger and poverty relief network. Last year, we had the opportunity to meet with our AmeriCorps VISTA members serving in central Ohio. From recruiting and managing volunteers, connecting communities with resources, like food and furniture, building programs, and creating sustainable solutions, our members stand with the Ohio Food Banks to address problems of poverty and inequity in local communities. Check out more in the video below and stay tuned as we share how organizations are disrupting the cycle of poverty! #PovertyAwarenessMonth #NationalPovertyAwarenessMonth #AmeriCorpsVISTA #AmeriCorps #Poverty #MakeADiffernce #Nonprofits #FoodBank #FoodSecurity 

🚨 Get the Basics 🚨 Wednesday, Jan 22, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET "Success doesn't happen in one day, but Monday is where it begins. Take the first step today." Happy Monday! Like the quote says, success isn't achieved in a single day, but you can take the first step and make a difference – in your life and for your community. A great place to start is by attending our intro webinar to learn more about the AmeriCorps VISTA program. We shape individuals into leaders who create sustainable change, fill in gaps, and change lives. RSVP today and discover how you can make an impact in our program and how one year of service can transform your life! Get started here: https://lnkd.in/gR_e95h3 #AmeriCorpsVISTA #AmeriCorps #Webinar #MakeADifference #Community #Internship #GapYear

Happy 2025, AmeriCorps VISTA Family! As we turn to the new year, we recognize January as National Poverty in America Awareness Month – a time where we support and raise awareness about the nonprofits and organizations that make a difference in their community every day. From connecting people to jobs and healthcare, supporting students, helping design economic development plans, and more, these organizations help individuals achieve success and overcome the inequities of poverty. Our sponsors, like the City of Austin, partner with us to meet the needs of their community, build capacity to change lives, and fill in gaps. Check out how we're making a difference together in Austin, Texas and stay tuned all month as we share the impact of our sponsors! Let us know in the comments how you’re creating sustainable change and helping to end poverty. ⤵️ #PovertyAwarenessMonth #NationalPovertyAwarenessMonth #AmeriCorpsVISTA #AmeriCorps #Poverty #MakeADiffernce #Nonprofits 

📢 Save the Date: MLK Day of Service 📢 | Monday, Jan. 20 Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., by serving in your community this MLK Day. This year, the nation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the MLK Day of Service. Commit to volunteer with AmeriCorps and The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) and demonstrate how joining together in service can transform your life and the lives of others. AmeriCorps VISTA members and sponsors, how are you showing up for your community this #MLKDay2025? Let us know in the comments. ⤵️   #NationalService #Volunteer #MLKDay #MLKDayOfService

Dear #AmeriFamily, We wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays! Thank you to the hundreds of thousands of AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, alums, grantees, partners, and champions who help make a difference in our communities every day. Yours sincerely, AmeriCorps

🚨 NCE Hiring Opportunity: Management & Program Analyst 🚨 Attention AmeriCorps VISTA Alums and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. AmeriCorps is hiring a Management & Program Analyst. This a remote position in the Office of Regional Operations. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gNBKxswq Individuals interested in the position must submit a resume and references via email to [email protected] no later than 11:59pm ET on Monday, December 30, 2024. Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Services