AmeriCorps VISTA Positions with United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley

Posted by United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley on October 1, 2019

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has begun our search for our 2019-2020 AmeriCorps VISTAs!  The deadline to apply is 12/31/19. Please consider this exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission, gain valuable work experience and receive a small living allowance all at the same time.

An AmeriCorps VISTA assignment is unpaid and lasts for one year. Participants must be 18 years of age and have a combination of community service and/or equivalent college experience.  They receive an end-of-service stipend or education award, health coverage, training, a relocation allowance, a living allowance and childcare assistance if eligible.  The work is full-time; VISTAs are permitted to do paid part-time work during their assignment to supplement their income.

Our AmeriCorps VISTAs work closely with our community team and assignments are based in our UW office, school districts and community schools. 8 assignments are currently posted.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Serve 1 full year
• Minimum 18 years of Age
• Reliable Transportation

Benefits

• Living allowance
• Choice of End of Service Education
• Award or Cash Stipend
• Reduction of Education Costs
• Professional Development
• Networking

Interested?

Interested candidates must apply through the www.americorps.gov website. To find our listings go to the Advance Search and search for all opportunities with UWGLV in the program name (leave the program type and state blank).

Questions?

Contact Jennifer Nicolosi, VISTA Manager, 610.807.5741 or jennifern@unitedwayglv.org.