Illinois Institute Rural Affairs VISTA

Programs with the IIRA will vary based on site, and can include building sustainability for initiatives such as after school programs, community gardens and food sustainability programs, education and social emotional learning initiatives, job search programs, job skills programs, and other poverty alleviation initiatives based on the needs of the community and site. We have had VISTA members serve across Illinois in Macomb, Shelbyville, Stronghurst, Mattoon, Girard, Monmouth, and Carthage.

The list is always growing so please check with us to see if there are any openings near you!

• Fundraising
• Grant writing
• Volunteer recruitment and training
• Development of program materials
• Program development for new initiatives
• Building partnerships and publicity for programs
• Capacity building initiatives

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

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

• Community and Economic Development
• Hunger
• Health
• Education
• Children/Youth
• Community Outreach

• Conflict Resolution
• General Skills
• Team Work
• Communications
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Recruitment