THRIVE Corps at The Hub

THRIVE Corps, The Hub's Ameri Corps VISTA program, is guided by the belief that when communities are equipped with Teamwork and Hope for Remarkable Innovators and Vibrant Economies, incredible strides towards ending generational poverty can be achieved. The THRIVE Corps will serve projects that will lay a meaningful foundation for long-term capacity building in projects that work to end generational poverty in West Virginia and Central Appalachia.

A variety of service opportunities will be available for in THRIVE Corps across West Virginia. This is a great way to enter the nonprofit and Economic Development workforce! Opportunities are available in the following geographic areas:

- Greenbrier County – Nicholas County – Mason County – McDowell County – Grant County – Fayette County - Buckhannon – Charleston – Wheeling - as well as a handful of statewide opportunities that can be based from anywhere in WV.

Those who choose to spend their term with THRIVE Corps will serve with The Hub and its partner organizations to build concentrated capacity in projects that kickstart local economic growth, address public health, and support community engagement. Activities will vary within positions, but will typically include:

• Research
• Material creation
• Relationship building
• Recruitment system development
• Partnership cultivation
• Volunteer management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Fundraising

Program Benefits :

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

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

• Community and Economic Development
• Health

• Computers/Technology
• Public Speaking
• Conflict Resolution
• General Skills
• Communications
• Leadership
• Writing/Editing
• Team Work
• Recruitment