SVDP NOLA Project - Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement VISTA

The SVDP VISTA Project strengthens long‑term pathways out of poverty by expanding adult education, workforce development, community assistance systems, and organizational sustainability across Southeast Louisiana. VISTA members will build capacity by developing curricula and tools, improving referral and data systems, supporting outreach and partnerships, and creating infrastructure that enhances SVDP’s ability to serve low‑income residents.

The Ameri Corps member will build and strengthen centralized volunteer recruitment and engagement systems across multiple service sites. The member will develop recruitment strategies, outreach materials, and tracking systems to support volunteer growth. They will create structured onboarding materials, training toolkits, and workflow documentation to promote consistent volunteer engagement practices. The member will also design data tracking tools, dashboards, and sustainability plans to measure volunteer capacity and ensure continuity beyond the service year.

This work will expand organizational capacity to support long‑term poverty reduction efforts.

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

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

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach

• Writing/Editing
• Public Speaking
• Recruitment
• Communications
• Computers/Technology