MCSC VISTA Program October 2026

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Lansing (MI)

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USD 16,000 - 20,000

Full time

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Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Living allowance

Education award

Job summary

Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) sponsors VISTA projects across the state to empower low-income communities with nutritional and healthcare programs and to support underserved youth in education and career paths.

MCSC VISTA Program October 2026 is a year-long, full-time service opportunity. Locations include Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Flint, MI. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and can apply during 08/28/2026–10/30/2026.

Qualifications

Commitment to a year of full-time service as a VISTA member.
Ability to recruit youth and adult volunteers and build community connections.
Experience or capacity in fundraising and grant writing is helpful for program development.
Proven leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Recruit youth and adult volunteers to support program implementation.
Manage volunteers (adult and youth) and coordinate activities.
Build community partnerships and leverage resources for program goals.
Assist in program development and capacity-building efforts for host organizations.
Support fundraising, grant writing, and resource development activities.

Education

High school diploma/GED

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 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

Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Stipend , Training .

For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/

Terms

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours.

Service Areas

Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Disaster Relief , Education , Elder Care , Environment , Health , Hunger , Homelessness , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization , Public Health AmeriCorps , Technology , Veterans .

Skills

Architectural Planning , Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Education , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Public Health , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , General Skills , Environment , Non-Profit Management , Social Services , Urban Planning , Disaster Services , Veterans , Team Work .

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

MCSC VISTA Program October 2026

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None