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Stewards VISTA: Energy Communities Bloomberg - App Voices Y1
 
 
 
As energy opportunities expand, coal and power facility jobs are declining across the United States. This VISTA project will develop and advance programs that increase environmental awareness and stewardship, job training, employment pathways, and access to existing federal and community resources for low-income individuals living in energy transition communities. Founded in 1997, Appalachian Voices works in Central and Southern Appalachia to bring people together to protect the land, air and water and advance a just transition to a generative and equitable clean energy economy. The New Economy for Appalachia program focuses on the key principles of community engagement, economic diversification, land restoration and growing the clean energy sector. Working with Appalachian Voices and the Workgroup provides a first-hand view of the challenges faced by low-income and energy communities while participating in the community-focused work revitalizing Central Appalachian coal communities. Between 2015 and 2020, 1,078 jobs were lost in mining industries, a 25% decline. Virginia's coalfield counties have an average per capita income of $20,913 and a 21.84% poverty rate, compared to the national 14.1%. Each county ranks as “disadvantaged” in the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool. Four are categorized as "distressed," two are "at-risk," and one is "transitional," per the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Economic Status and Distressed Areas map. This VISTA will provide meaningful capacity to the Solar Workgroup to further engage energy communities. This includes providing educational material and events on clean energy to community members, working to inform the next generation of energy workers, and developing new resources for the region. This ensures community members have a say in and benefit from the energy transition, including having opportunities to develop good-paying and lasting jobs in the clean energy industry.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will assess and develop an asset map of existing community supports and new federal opportunities available to the community. The VISTA will identify organizations serving the community, and build partnerships and coalitions to align resources. The VISTA will develop strategic plans utilizing community input to identify anti-poverty initiatives needed by the community.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Environment ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Energy Communities Bloomberg - App Voices Y1
Program Start/End Date
12/02/2024  -   12/01/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations VIRGINIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/20/2024  To  12/02/2024 
Contact Shelby Street
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
6812380947
sstreet@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org/ecap
Listing ID 124030

       

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