MCSC VISTA Program September 2026

AmeriCorps; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage*

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Choice of Education Award or End of St

Childcare assistance if eligible

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities with the Michigan Community Service Commission support organizations across Michigan to empower low-income communities through education, health, and economic development initiatives.

VISTA members commit to one year of full-time service, recruiting volunteers, forming community partnerships, and building capacity to deliver impactful programs in areas such as housing, health, and youth development.

Qualifications

• Commit to a year of full-time service in AmeriCorps VISTA.
• Support organizations to increase capacity to serve low-income communities.
• Engage communities, recruit volunteers, and build partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Recruit volunteers (adult/youth) to support programs.
• Manage volunteers and build community connections.
• Support program development, fundraising, and grant writing.
• Help organizations increase capacity to serve more people in poverty.

Skills

Urban Planning

Team Work

Disaster Services

Non-Profit Management

Social Services

Environment

Youth Development

General Skills

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.

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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

• Health Coverage*
• Living Allowance
• Relocation Allowance
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Training

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

Terms

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

Service Areas

• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Housing
• Education
• Veterans
• Community Outreach
• Elder Care
• Community and Economic Development
• Technology
• Hunger
• Disaster Relief
• Tribal
• Children/Youth
• Environment
• Health

Skills

• Urban Planning
• Team Work
• Disaster Services
• Non-Profit Management
• Social Services
• Environment
• Youth Development
• General Skills

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Summary

Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Program MCSC VISTA Program September 2026

Program Start/End Date 09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations MICHIGAN

Accepting Applications From 07/27/2026 To 09/11/2026

Contact Turner Turner
320 S. Walnut St.
Lansing MI 48933
5864047410
[e-mail]

Listing ID 130348