Communities Thriving VISTA - NC
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian -
Education / Teaching
Youth Development
Communities Thriving VISTA – NC
Do you want to serve at a college or university and make a lasting impact in communities? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, you may be the perfect fit for the Communities Thriving VISTA program. The Communities Thriving VISTA project is a partnership known as IKONC (Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and North Carolina), a consortium of state civic engagement organizations based in higher education.
The goal is to educate students for active citizenship and partner with communities for positive change.
Member Duties: Eighteen VISTA members will serve at higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to address poverty through sustainable, capacity‑building strategies. Responsibilities vary by host site but focus on strengthening systems that expand access to education, workforce development, food security, and economic mobility. Members will develop and implement initiatives such as healthy food access programs, job training and financial literacy resources, sustainability plans, and mentorship opportunities for first‑generation college students.
Through community organizing and cross‑sector collaboration, members will help host sites increase their impact, serve more individuals, and create long‑term pathways out of poverty.
Program Benefits: Childcare assistance if eligible, Relocation Allowance, Training, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage*, Living Allowance.
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Terms: Permits attendance at school during off hours, Car recommended, Permits working at another job during off hours.
Service Areas: Health, Community Outreach, Education, Hunger, Community and Economic Development, Children/Youth.
Skills: Education, Computers/Technology, Team Work, Communications, Youth Development, General Skills, Leadership.
Program Type: Ameri Corps VISTA
Program Start/End Date: 08/10/2026 – 08/09/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: College graduate
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18, Maximum:
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Program Locations: NORTH CAROLINA
Languages: English
Accepting Applications: From 02/24/2026 To 02/24/2027
Contact: Abby Huffman
90 Campbell Dr
Highland Heights KY 41076
abby.huffman
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