ONIC Community Resource & Capacity Enhancement VISTA

Step up. Show up. Transform lives. Join the Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation (ONIC) as a VISTA Member and become a driving force behind real, lasting change for residents and the broader community. This is more than a role, it's a mission. As a VISTA Member, you will directly strengthen ONIC’s capacity to deliver powerful programs and resources that elevate community well‑being and fuel economic stability.

You’ll build a dynamic, user‑friendly community resource database, developing systems and tools that improve access to vital information and resources when residents need them most. Through bold collaboration with local service providers, you’ll strengthen partnerships, sharpen referral networks, and expand access to critical resources for those who need them most. Volunteer engagement will be central to your impact. You’ll develop volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and training systems;

recruit, energize, and equip volunteers to advance ONIC’s mission; and create a comprehensive Volunteer Handbook while building strong training and evaluation frameworks that maximize volunteer contributions. You’ll also collaborate with ONIC staff to strengthen organizational systems and processes, designing management tools that improve efficiency and deepen the Corporation’s reach throughout the community. This is your opportunity to grow professionally while leaving a legacy that matters.

Your work will help build strong, resilient neighborhoods by connecting people to resources, igniting community pride, and empowering residents to achieve long‑term success. Be the change. Be the connection. Be the reason communities thrive. Join ONIC’s mission, where collaboration, innovation, and dedication come together to build vibrant communities and create meaningful, lasting impact.

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Step into a dynamic, purpose‑driven role beginning with immersive training to deeply internalize ONIC’s mission, vision, and core pillars. From there, you will conduct asset mapping to uncover community needs and resources, building an inventory that shapes and drives ONIC’s initiatives. A central responsibility will be developing and maintaining an accessible community resource database, complete with clear protocols for updates and seamless usage, ensuring staff and residents can quickly connect with critical services.

The VISTA Member will cultivate strategic partnerships with local service providers, streamlining referral processes and expanding access to resources. Volunteer management will be another cornerstone of this role. The VISTA Member will recruit, train, and retain volunteers by designing a Volunteer Handbook, building training systems, and establishing evaluation frameworks that strengthen volunteer impact and ONIC’s capacity to serve communities.

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

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Car recommended.

• Community Outreach
• Community and Economic Development

• Recruitment
• Communications
• Computers/Technology
• Public Speaking
• Social Services
• Leadership
• Writing/Editing
• Non‑Profit Management
• Team Work
• General Skills

Program Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA

Program: ONIC Community Resource & Capacity Enhancement VISTA

Program Start/End Date: 08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Education level:
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement:
Minimum 18, Maximum None

Program Locations: FLORIDA

Languages:

Creole and Spanish Plus

Accepting Applications:
From 05/13/2026 To 07/24/2026

LaSonashia Williams
500 Delaney Ave
Orlando FL 32801

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