AmeriCorps VISTA 2026-2027

Safe Passages; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Childcare benefits

Education Award or End-of-Service Stip

Training and professional development

Job summary

Safe Passages in Oakland, CA seeks AmeriCorps VISTA members across Food Security, Health & Wellness, Program Development, and Community Engagement to strengthen program effectiveness and organizational sustainability. You will develop internal systems, support data collection and evaluation, expand outreach and communications, grow volunteer engagement, and research best practices to inform program design.

This is a full-time, 12-month commitment with a living allowance and education award or

Responsibilities

• Develop internal systems to support program operations and efficiency.
• Support data collection and evaluation to measure program impact.
• Strengthen outreach and communications to engage communities.
• Expand volunteer engagement and capacity-building activities.
• Research best practices to inform program design and implementation.

Job description

Program Overview

Safe Passages is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the well-being, academic success, and economic self-sufficiency of children, youth, and families. AmeriCorps VISTA members build the long-term capacity of Safe Passages and its partner sites by developing systems, tools, and partnerships that expand access to critical services across Oakland and the Bay Area.

Position Summary

Safe Passages VISTA members serve in various departments, including Food Security, Health & Wellness, Program Development, and Community Engagement, to improve program effectiveness and organization sustainability. Members work on projects such as developing internal systems, supporting with data collection and evaluation, strengthening outreach and communications, expanding volunteer engagement, and research best practices to inform program design. Members serve as part of a team and collaborate with staff and community partners to increase the organization’s ability to meet community needs.

Term of Service

Length: VISTArequiresa full-time, 12-month commitment

Location: Oakland, CA

Schedule: Typically Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm; occasional night and weekend events

Benefits

• Living allowance of $1,320 every two weeks (before taxes and deductions)
• Choice of Education Award or End-of-Service Stipend
• Healthcare benefits
• Childcare benefits (for children under 12 years old)
• Training and professional development opportunities