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Iowa MENTOR Community Outreach & Engagement VISTA

Iowa MENTOR is a statewide organization dedicated to promoting, supporting, and building high-quality mentoring relationships by strengthening programs, systems, and policies that deliver proven results for youth across Iowa. To ensure young people have access to supportive relationships, the Community Outreach & Engagement VISTA will play a key role in advancing Iowa MENTOR’s mission. The VISTA will strengthen mentor recruitment efforts, expand community connections, and amplify the impact of mentoring throughout the state. Specific responsibilities will include: Supporting Iowa MENTOR program partners in recruiting and retaining mentors. Developing creative incentives to increase volunteer engagement. Helping to establish and launch an Iowa MENTOR Alliance to connect mentoring programs with other youth-serving organizations. Designing a social media strategy and enhancing the Iowa MENTOR website to raise awareness about the benefits of mentoring. Elevating the visibility and reach of Iowa MENTOR’s mission statewide. Through this work, the VISTA will help build stronger connections, expand mentoring opportunities, and improve the lives of young people across Iowa. Volunteer Iowa's office is located in Des Moines and the ideal candidate will live within commuting distance of Des Moines to serve in a hybrid work environment, however, candidates throughout the state will be considered. Contact program for specific information on enrollment timeline. Project has a flexible start date. This post will be active until position is filled. Reach out today if you are interested!

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Member Duties : The Community Outreach & Engagement VISTA will strengthen Iowa MENTOR’s efforts to ensure all Iowa youth have access to supportive mentoring relationships. The member will assist program partners with mentor recruitment and retention by creating incentives, gathering input from certified partners, and leading discussions with Iowa MENTOR staff and the Leadership Council to identify needs and solutions. They will help establish an Iowa MENTOR Alliance by defining its mission, vision, and purpose, identifying statewide youth-serving organizations, and building a pathway to launch in 2026. The VISTA will also enhance outreach by creating a social media strategy, maintaining the Iowa MENTOR website with updated resources, data, and success stories, and raising awareness about the benefits of mentoring. Through these efforts, the VISTA will expand volunteer engagement, strengthen community connections, and elevate the impact of mentoring for youth across Iowa.

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


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

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

Service Areas : Education , Children/Youth .

Skills : Communications , Computers/Technology .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Iowa MENTOR Community Outreach & Engagement VISTA

Program Start/End Date
08/12/2025 - 08/11/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	IOWA

Accepting Applications
From 08/22/2025 To 06/30/2026

Contact	Becca Ites
321 E 12th Street
Des Moines IA 50319
515-435-2785
becca.ites@volunteeriowa.org
iowamentoring.org

Listing ID	120677


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