Habitat Community Outreach & Engagement – Appleton, WI

2026 Habitat Community Outreach & Engagement – Appleton, WI

The goal of the Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin VISTA Program is to build a better Wisconsin by assisting local organizations to increase the capacity and sustainability of programs focused on alleviating poverty. With passion, commitment, and hard work, our Ameri Corps VISTA members help organizations in bring individuals & communities out of poverty. Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity is located in Appleton and started serving families through new home construction in 1993.

Since then, the organization has grown to include a Habitat for Humanity ReStore, the Almost Home program, home rehab, home repair and Rock the Block events. Habitat’s Deconstruction Program is part of their ReStore, which resells quality building materials, raising money to help more families and diverting waste from landfills. Since opening in 2005, the Habitat ReStore has returned nearly $1 million profits back to Habitat for Humanity in the Fox Cities area, which directly supports many local families in need of safe, decent, and affordable housing.

To date, HFH Fox Cities has served over 700 families.

Member Duties:
You’ll reduce barriers and inspire participation, growing Habitat’s volunteer base and housing program applicants, enabling Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity to build and repair more homes and assist more people on their journey out of poverty. Project objectives include:

• OUTREACH STRATEGY – Develop a community-informed outreach strategy by identifying underrepresented groups and barriers to participation.
• HABITAT STORIES – Capture and share stories about volunteers, homeowners, and other program participants to connect with underrepresented communities and increase participation.
• CAMPAIGN LAUNCH AND ASSESSMENT – Initiate outreach efforts and track outcomes, resulting in replicable outreach strategies.

Interviews are done on a rolling basis. Please submit an application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Selection may be made before deadline date posted.

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Relocation allowance
• Health coverage*
• Hybrid schedule
• 30 hours/week
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Training
• Living allowance
• Choice of education award or end-of-service stipend

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

• Community Outreach
• Community and Economic Development
• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Housing

• Team work
• Community organization
• Communications
• General skills
• Recruitment
• Leadership
• Public speaking
• Writing / Editing