Fahe Skilled Volunteer Program VISTA

Fahe is a nonprofit network of more than 50 community-based organizations working across Appalachia to expand affordable housing, economic opportunity, and community development. Based in Berea, Kentucky, Fahe has spent more than 40 years helping strengthen communities throughout the region. The Fahe Skilled Volunteer Program VISTA will help create and implement a sustainable Skilled Volunteer Program that connects housing and community development organizations with skilled volunteers.

The member will work with Fahe staff, network Members, and community partners to improve volunteer recruitment, engagement, and management systems. Responsibilities include conducting research and surveys, developing volunteer recruitment strategies, building partnerships with trade unions, community colleges, and workforce training programs, creating outreach materials, supporting staff training, and developing tools that strengthen volunteer coordination. The VISTA will also help preserve Fahe's institutional knowledge by documenting organizational history, collecting stories and lessons learned, and creating resources for future staff and Members.

Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong communication, organization, research, and relationship-building skills. Interest in nonprofit work, volunteer management, community outreach, public speaking, and project coordination is preferred. This position offers valuable experience in nonprofit capacity building, partnership development, volunteer program creation, and community engagement. Members will strengthen professional skills, expand their network across Appalachia, and contribute to lasting solutions that support safe, affordable housing and stronger communities.

Develop partnerships to recruit skilled volunteers and strengthen volunteer engagement across the Fahe Network. Conduct surveys and research to identify volunteer needs and inform program development. Create recruitment strategies, outreach plans, and volunteer management systems. Build relationships with trade unions, community colleges, workforce programs, and other skilled-labor partners. Develop resources, presentations, public-awareness materials, and training tools to support volunteer recruitment and coordination.

Improve organizational systems through databases, forms, and shared processes. Research volunteer management models and technology solutions to support long-term program sustainability. Preserve and document Fahe's institutional knowledge by cataloging historical materials, conducting interviews, creating guides, and capturing organizational stories, impact, and lessons learned for future staff and Members.

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Health Coverage*
• Living Allowance
• Relocation Allowance
• Training .

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Community Outreach , Housing .

Communications , Writing/Editing , General Skills .

Ameri Corps VISTA

Fahe Skilled Volunteer Program VISTA

11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027

Full Time

Some college

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

ALABAMA , KENTUCKY , TENNESSEE , VIRGINIA , WEST VIRGINIA

English

From 10/02/2026 To 12/31/2026

Chestney Bingham
319 Oak St
Berea KY 40403

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