MCSC VISTA Program Job Lansing area,Michigan USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) sponsors VISTA projects in organizations throughout the State to empower low-income communities with nutritional and healthcare programs and support underserved youth to succeed in school and careers. There are opportunities to serve in mentoring, education, health, and economic development organizations that support initiatives in education; youth voice; nutritional education; environmental issues; assisting families with access to health resources, and more.

Member

Duties

VISTA Members will commit to a year of full-time of service to help organizations increase capacity to allow more individuals in poverty to be served. Activities are specific to the organization but may consist of recruiting youth and adult volunteers to aid in implementing impactful programs; managing volunteers (both adult/youth); making community connections to leverage organization resources; building resources through fundraising and grant writing;

and building service capacity through program development. If you are looking for fulfilling responsibilities that can change lives, Ameri Corps VISTA is for you.

Program Benefits

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Childcare assistance if eligible
Training
Living Allowance
Education award upon successful completion of service
Health Coverage*
Stipend

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Terms

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

Service Areas

Education
Hunger
Community and Economic Development
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Technology
Homelessness
Elder Care
Disaster Relief
Health
Community Outreach
Veterans
Housing
Environment
Children/Youth
Neighborhood Revitalization

Skills

Architectural Planning
Environment
Teaching/Tutoring
Education
Youth Development
Writing/Editing
Team Work
Communications
Fund raising/Grant Writing
Social Services
Disaster Services
Recruitment
General Skills
Non-Profit Management
Computers/Technology
Community Organization
Leadership
Urban Planning
Public Health
Veterans
Public Speaking

Program Type

Ameri Corps VISTA

Program

MCSC VISTA Program October 2026

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

Program Locations

MICHIGAN Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/28/2026 To 10/10/2026

Contact

Tyesha Turner
320 S Walnut St
Lansing MI 48933

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