BOA Regional Engagement & Initiative VISTA

Backroads of Appalachia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a passion for the Appalachian Region. Through motorsports-focused tourism, we work to drive economic development and reduce poverty in the region through job training, and opportunity in the impoverished areas of Appalachia. The VISTA will focus on building relationships at the local and regional level and identifying creative ways for businesses and partners to participate in events and initiatives.

This may include modest financial contributions as well as in-kind goods, services, volunteer support, supplies, food, equipment, discounts, or other resources. The overall goal is to build a stronger network of regional partners and create repeatable systems that make events and initiatives more sustainable while increasing exposure and economic opportunities for rural Appalachian communities.

• Develop an understanding of the communities, organizations, businesses, events, and resources throughout the service region.
• Develop tools and systems that make regional events easier to organize, support, replicate, and sustain.
• Strengthen events and regional initiatives by cultivating grassroots relationships with locally owned businesses and organizations.
• Increase participation in regional events by strengthening connections between organizers, businesses, volunteers, residents, and visitors.
• Develop methods for demonstrating how events and regional engagement contribute to local economic activity and organizational goals.
• Create systems that turn one-time participation into long-term regional relationships.
• Ensure that the systems, relationships, and resources developed during Year 1 can continue beyond the VISTA member's service term.

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

• For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit

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

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Entrepreneur/Business
• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Technology

• Business/Entrepreneur
• Communications
• Community Organization
• Computers/Technology
• Team Work

Ameri Corps VISTA

BOA Regional Engagement & Initiative VISTA

11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027

Full Time

Some college

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

• KENTUCKY
• VIRGINIA
• WEST VIRGINIA

English

From 10/01/2026 To 11/01/2026

Brooke Bingham

925 Winding Ridge Dr

Somerset KY 42503