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CAC AmeriCorps VISTA (Knoxville Knox County CAC)
 
 
 
CAC AmeriCorps (a program of Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee) is committed to changing people’s lives through environmental service and poverty alleviation, embodying the spirit of hope, improving communities, and making East Tennessee a better place to live. CAC AmeriCorps leverages the skills, passions, and ideals of our members in addressing pressing social needs. This is accomplished through empowering each member to use their hands, heart, and mind to build capacity in our partner organizations and uplift the community. Members are trained to be effective capacity builders for organizations that address a variety of local issues such as food insecurity, education, and economic opportunity. CAC AmeriCorps members have the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the local community, collaborate with one another to find creative solutions, and find camaraderie in service.
 
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Member Duties : Depending on the position, CAC AmeriCorps members will have the opportunity to build capacity in organizations addressing poverty in the East Tennessee region. Capacity-building activities may include volunteer recruitment and retention, grant research and writing, program development, general fundraising, event planning, marketing and communications, and building lasting partnerships.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Housing subsidy ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Elder Care ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Children/Youth ,  Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Homelessness ,  Education ,  Environment ,  Hunger ,  Housing ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Computers/Technology ,  Recruitment ,  Leadership ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Public Health ,  General Skills ,  Social Services ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Team Work ,  Environment ,  Urban Planning ,  Community Organization ,  Education ,  Conflict Resolution . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
CAC AmeriCorps VISTA (Knoxville Knox County CAC)
Program Start/End Date
08/11/2025  -   08/10/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations TENNESSEE  
Accepting Applications
From  01/16/2025  To  08/01/2025 
Contact Lauren Bird
2247 Western Ave
Knoxville   TN   37921
8655463500
lauren.bird@knoxcac.org
cacamericorps.org
Listing ID 116981

       

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