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Be a VISTA!
As an AmeriCorps member in the VISTA program, you will gain the skills to support a nonprofit organization or local government that is striving to make sustainable change in areas that affect poverty—such as education, public health, climate, access to benefits, and more. Through hands-on activities like fundraising, grant writing, research, and volunteer recruitment, you'll gain valuable professional experience and develop leadership skills that will serve you for a lifetime.
Not only will you deepen your knowledge of the local community, but you will have the chance to connect with the VISTA network to create lasting relationships. There are many benefits to service—some measurable, like career development and post-service opportunities, and others more lasting, like personal growth, perspective, and purpose. Throughout a VISTA year you gain a chance to participate in opportunities that prepare you for a life of service in the public, private, or nonprofit sector. We are looking for individuals who feel called to make a difference and recognize that real change starts with individuals who are willing to take the initiative to proactively serve their communities.
Benefits
All AmeriCorps VISTA programs have basic benefits provided directly by AmeriCorps including:
- A living allowance that is disbursed biweekly
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Relocation Reimbursement
- Childcare
- Non-Competivitve Eligibility for Federal Jobs
- Healthcare Benefits
- An ‘End of Service Benefit’ of and Education Award (currently +$7k) or a Cash Stipend
For more details on these benefits and other basic benefits visit this AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits page
Professional Development
While many of our members join the program post grad, others come from a wide range of professional backgrounds, looking to transition into nonprofit or government work. We also welcome retirees who want to stay engaged and give back to their communities. No matter where you are starting from, AmeriCorps offers a unique opportunity to grow, learn, and make an impact. Most of our roles allow you to take on responsibilities and lead projects that go far beyond what you typically find in a standard entry-level position.
- Orientation & training with HandsOn Greater Phoenix staff
- Training provided by host sites
- Deeper Community Knowledge
- Indirect service experience
- Monthly VISTA network training luncheon events
- Volunteer Leader training to lead a HandsOn Calendar Project
- $600 Professional Development Fund
- And much more!
If you are looking into becoming a VISTA, check out our VISTA RESOURCES for some extra support before heading in!
APPLY TODAY!
Eligibility:
- Be 18 years or older (no upper age limit)
- Hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state.
Want to speak with someone before applying? Sign up for a 15-minute phone call with our current VISTA Program manager here. Schedule Appointment
We are always accepting applications!
Please note that we are currently considering applications on an ongoing basis, and you should apply as soon as possible for the best consideration.
HandsOn Open Recruitment - Use this listing if you are interested in more than one of our open positions, if you aren't sure about which position you might be interested in, or if you are interested in our program but none of our current openings (we have new openings every few months). Click here to find out more information!
St. Vincent de Paul - Mission Engagement - Join St. Vincent de Paul – Mission Engagement Department to expand reach to support the increased need for food throughout the state! Demand at Arizona’s food banks has grown by more than 33% since 2020 & according to 2023 census data, 12.4% of Arizonans live in poverty. The successful applicant will help develop community partnership outreach strategies throughout the state of AZ & build the infrastructure to increase the food collection via food drives as well as distribution. Youwill do this by assessing scale of successful food drive models, develop sustainable practices program analysis & creating surveys to inform engagement processes with K–12 schools, colleges, & universities in the fall by developing & evaluating long-term strategies that activate educators and students as partners in addressing food insecurity. The future member should have some background in community service. Language and/or a knowledge Microsoft, Canva, & have strong communicationskills but not required. This role has a start date of 6/1/2026 with an application deadline of 5/8/2026!
Creighton Community Foundation - Join Creighton Community Foundation (CCF) & help improve volunteer-run systems behind the Feeding Phoenix program! The CCF serves residents in the Creighton School District boundaries; 96% of students qualify for free/ reduced-price lunch, & the average household income is under $23,000 per year. Our programs serve over 7,500 residents a year. The successful applicant will digitize data collections, build community survey tools, & improve volunteer infrastructure. You will do this by developing volunteer trainings & distribution systems, research transitions to reusable food bags, building digital data collection processes, coordinating food sourcing logistics, & developing template flyer toolkits based on incoming food inventories. A candidate should have some background in food equity, comfortable working independently & collaboratively in a fast-paced community setting. Spanish &/or a knowledge working with volunteers, data collection tools, or community outreach but not required. This role has a start date of 6/1/2026 with an application deadline of 5/8/2026!
City of Phoenix Office of Sustainability - Transportation - Join City of Phoenix – Office of Sustainability – Transportation and help support efforts to make all forms of transportation more effective and sustainable for residents! Efficient transportation reduces barriers to employment and essential services acting as a lifeline for low-income populations. The successful applicant will help develop initiatives tied to the City’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant, including conducting equity analyses to evaluate transportation performance and disparities, incorporating meaningful public engagement into decision-making for charging locations, and increasing affordable transportation options to enhance quality of life. You will do this by researching micromobility and EV solutions, analyzing successful public transit programs nationwide for adaptation in Phoenix and of resident needs and capacity gaps. This role has a start date of 7/13/2026 with an application deadline of 06/19/2026!
The roles below have not yet been posted to the AmeriCorps Portal. If you are interested please use the OPEN recruitment portal above.
TBD - We are working on confirming one last role with our program. Check in to see what we have available next. This role has a start date of 8/10/2026 with an application deadline of 7/17/2026!
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