MCSC VISTA Program October 2026

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 15,000 - 19,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Childcare assistance

Training

Living Allowance

Education award upon completion

Health Coverage

Stipend

Job summary

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) sponsors VISTA projects nationwide to empower low-income communities with nutritional and healthcare programs and to support underserved youth in education and career success. AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities involve mentoring, education, health, and economic development initiatives that aid families and youth.

VISTA Members commit to a year of full-time service, performing duties such as volunteer recruitment, program development, and community

Qualifications

Commit to a year of full-time service as a VISTA member.
Experience working with diverse communities and organizations is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

Recruit and mobilize volunteers to support programs.
Assist in program development and capacity building for serving low-income communities.
Coordinate community connections, fundraising, and grant-writing activities.
Support organizations in implementing nutrition, health, education, and development initiatives.

Skills

Volunteer management

Communications

Fundraising/grant writing

Team work

Public speaking

Community outreach

Youth development

Job description

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) sponsors VISTA projects in organizations throughout the State to empower low-income communities with nutritional and healthcare programs and support underserved youth to succeed in school and careers. There are opportunities to serve in mentoring, education, health, and economic development organizations that support initiatives in education; youth voice; nutritional education; environmental issues; assisting families with access to health resources, and more.

Member Duties

VISTA Members will commit to a year of full-time of service to help organizations increase capacity to allow more individuals in poverty to be served. Activities are specific to the organization but may consist of recruiting youth and adult volunteers to aid in implementing impactful programs; managing volunteers (both adult/youth); making community connections to leverage organization resources; building resources through fundraising and grant writing; and building service capacity through program development. If you are looking for fulfilling responsibilities that can change lives, AmeriCorps VISTA is for you.

Program Benefits