The City of Salinas' mission is to create a safe, healthy, prosperous, vibrant, and equitable community through targeted revitalization, sustainable policies, and well-designed land uses that facilitate a high quality of life and encourages community growth and partnerships. The Alisal is located on the Salinas' East side and is home to a majority-minority population that is 94 percent Hispanic or Latino, with 33 percent of its residents living in poverty, compared to 21 percent of Salinas re...

Siskiyou County, CA -- As an AmeriCorps VISTA member, you will enhance the capacity of local networks to respond to the opioid crisis by our Siskiyou County coalition implementing intervention strategies known to reduce opioid addiction and overdose deaths: addressing supply (safe prescribing), promoting recovery (ensuring access to treatment) and preventing overdose (harm reduction including naloxone distribution). You will learn best-practices as you address the epidemic locally, and you an...

Michigan's Campaign to End Homelessness AmeriCorps program is a statewide program serving those experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in multiple Michigan communities. The program will host 23 members (17 full-time, 6 half-time). Members will serve in one of three positions: Housing Search and Information Specialist, Outreach Specialist, or Resource Generation and Management Specialist. The following position is available:Neighborhood Service Organization (Tumaini Center) - Resource Generat...

The City of Great Falls is taking the lead on the City's efforts to ensure Fair Housing is being analyzed and strategically addressed. In addition, PCD manages the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Currently, PCD utilizes CDBG and HOME, in part, to support affordable and fair housing. Fair housing work is essential for families trying to move out of poverty, as it removes discriminat...

The mission of BEST (Bringing Everyone's Strengths Together) is to bring together different individuals and sectors in the Tahlequah community to work together to build a safe, healthy and drug free community. BEST Partner Priorities include Underage Drinking Prevention, Tobacco Control, Prescription Drug Prevention, and Farm to School Programs & Safe Routes to School Programs. BEST has an extensive list of community partners such as Cherokee Nation, Cherokee County Health Department, Tah...

This VISTA will coordinate the work of the CHIP Safe and Affordable Housing Action Team to ensure successful year one implementation of the community strategies identified in the five-year CHIP plan. The VISTA will assist Livable Neighborhoods in their implementation of the community strategies identified in the Community Health Improvement Plan. The VISTA will work closely with community partners to help increase access to safe and affordable housing in Wyandotte County through the use of ev...

Our AmeriCorps program's goal is to build networks of support by placing sexual and domestic violence experts across the state of Arizona. We can help promote healthy relationships and help reduce gender-based abuse in community by training students to support victim/survivors in many social service settings. Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Children/Youth , Homelessness , Health , Publi...

The Development & Program Coordinator will facilitate program services to the low-income and homeless needing eye-care in the metropolitan Kansas City area and increase capacity of the organization to meet greater demand. The Coordinator will develop and utilize communications, engagement, and fund development plans tailored to partner organizations, donors, volunteers, and sponsors. Additionally, the Coordinator will support and coordinate volunteers for training, events, and further rec...

Navajo County Economic and Workforce Development Departments, the Northeastern Local Workforce Development Board, and community partners are working together to create the Northeastern Arizona Community Resource Network (NACRN). Vista Members would provide capacity building services that our small staffs are unable to perform, making a huge impact on the local area. Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended . Se...

Easter Seals Wisconsin is a non-profit organization providing programs for children, youth and adults with disabilities. Respite Camp provides care for people with disabilities in a one-on-one setting. Camp Wawbeek provides care for people with disabilities in a small group setting. The quality care provided at both of our camps allows caregivers a break from the responsibilities of caring for a loved one with a disability. Located in Wisconsin Dells, Easter Seals Wisconsin Camps provide camp...