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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!
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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!
Build Love Advocacy Center - The broad objective of the project is to build a sustainable volunteer program that empowers both marginalized and non-marginalized individuals to support mental health and justice initiatives. The VISTA member will focus on expanding community engagement, increasing volunteer participation, and developing educational workshops that foster awareness and action. By the end of the year, the project aims to establish strong partnerships, create leadership opportunities for volunteers, and implement systems to ensure long-term sustainability and growth. This role has a start date of 3/9/2026 with an application deadline of 2/13/2026!
City of Phoenix - Office of Public Health - Studies have shown that youth coming from poverty are at higher risk of drug misuse. Establishing a strong foundation for youth prevention groups will be critical to inform and engage youth about substance use prevention through school-based education and to serve the needs of communities facing the most direct and dire impacts of the opioid epidemic comprehensively and practically. This project will create community- based partnerships that continue the conversation around the need for evidence-based prevention for low-income communities that are affected by barriers including crime and lack of access to healthy opportunities, while also creating substance use programming and initiatives that emphasize a public health perspective in all aspects. With guidance from the Office of Public Health, this VISTA project will help build upon and continue collaborations with youth prevention and programming and identify necessary components needed for the wellbeing of impoverished populations. This role has a start date of 3/9/2026 with an application deadline of 2/13/2026!
Welcome to America Project - Career Bridging - Through collaborative partnership, the VISTA Member will support and strengthen The Welcome to America Project’s initiatives in building connections and providing resources to refugees. This includes scaling our Career Bridge program, building connections with current and new community partners, maintaining documentation, and setting up a new case management system. As a result, refugees will be able to improve self-sufficiency and community members will be better informed about their neighbors. This role has a start date of 4/6/2026 with an application deadline of 3/13/2026!
Unlimited Potential - Develop effective and engaging environmental justice community outreach and engagement curriculum based on the needs and interests of stakeholders and community members. Conduct an environmental justice education needs assessment. Increase the training, tools and resources provided to staff and community members. This role has a start date of 4/6/2026 with an application deadline of 3/13/2026!
City of Phoenix - Public Libraries - College Depot - In the first year, the AmeriCorps VISTA member will lay the foundation for a sustainable reengagement and apprenticeship program at College Depot. Their primary objectives will be to research best practices, develop tools and resources, and build initial partnerships with schools and community organizations. The member will pilot outreach and engagement strategies, establish data tracking systems, and create templates for participant onboarding and program operations. This work will set the stage for scaling and refining the program in subsequent years, ensuring it aligns with College Depot’s mission to support low income individuals in achieving educational and career success to overcome poverty. This role has a start date of 5/4/2026 with an application deadline of 4/10/2026!
The roles below have not yet been posted to the AmeriCorps Portal. If you are interested please use the OPEN recruitment portal above.
City of Phoenix - Housing Environmental Programs- The VISTA Member will help support and strengthen several environmental efforts taking place alongside Choice Neighborhoods programs; currently taking place in the Edison-Eastlake Community and Marcos de Niza-Grant Park. The AmeriCorps VISTA will assist with implementation activities centered around environmental stewardship such as, leveraging resource, developing and implementing plans to ensure the sustainability of existing community garden programs and planned future gardens. Further, the AmeriCorps VISTA member will support trash and recycling education campaigns at multiple sites within the target neighborhood. The role will also include developing volunteer programs for environmental stewardship (e.g., neighborhood cleanups), and assisting community groups with identifying and applying for funding opportunities for environmental projects (e.g., to increase tree canopy). The overarching goal of the AmeriCorps VISTA member will be to ensure that environmental and community engagement efforts taking place in both communities are equitable, effective, and sustainable. This role has a start date of 5/4/2026 with an application deadline of 4/10/2026!
City of Phoenix Office of Sustainability - Energy Access Programs - This specific role is still being determined. Please check back to see details of the role.This role has a start date of 5/4/2026 with an application deadline of 4/10/2026!
City of Phoenix Office of Sustainability - TBD! - This specific role is still being determined. Please check back to see details of the role.This role has a start date of 5/4/2026 with an application deadline of 4/10/2026!
Creighton Community Foundation - The VISTA member will strengthen Feeding Phoenix by improving volunteer training and distribution systems, transitioning to reusable food bags, building digital data collection processes, coordinating food sourcing logistics, and developing weekly nutrition flyers based on incoming food inventories. This role has a start date of 6/1/2026 with an application deadline of 5/8/2026!
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!
City of Phoenix - Office of Innovation - The goal of the Office of Innovation is to support and guide city departments in innovation projects that improve city services and foster a better quality of life for all Phoenix residents, with a focus on low- to moderate income areas. This specific role is still being determined. Please check back to see details of the role. This role has a start date of 8/10/2026 with an application deadline of 7/17/2026!
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