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Overdose Prevention VISTA Volunteer - Alameda County, CA

The CHLI AmeriCorps VISTA Hub is recruiting two, full-year AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer to serve with the National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse in Alameda County, California. The National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAPDA) works to prevent prescription drug-related substance use disorder (SUD) and overdose deaths through community education and policy change at the local, state, and national levels. NCAPDA networks with similar organizations and like-minded agencies throughout the country to share best practices, develop and share useful material resources, and establish and implement a cohesive, nationwide education campaign around medication safety. The selected candidate will be a part a statewide learning community through PHI Center for Health Leadership and Impact. This community includes support from VISTA Leads and professional development opportunities including workshops, networking events, conferences and other trainings. VISTA Volunteers will be part of a network of over 200 CHLI AmeriCorps alums. Learn more about our program on our website, https://healthleadership.org/pathways/americorps

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Member Duties : All VISTA Volunteers serve full-time, 40 hours per week for a full 12-month term. This is an in-person position and the selected candidates must live within commuting distance of San Ramon, California. AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers serve as a key support to coalition leadership and help build local capacity to turn the tide on the overdose epidemic. VISTA volunteers improve operational capacity and build a coordinated response to the overdose epidemic. At NCAPDA, VISTA Volunteers will: develop community resource guides; expand the Alameda County Overdose Prevention Collaborative (ACOPC); establish a volunteer database; conduct a structured website improvement project; develop a Post Overdose Survival Toolkit; and create a social media communications plan.

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


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

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

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Public Health AmeriCorps , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Health , Education .

Skills : Leadership , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Communications , Conflict Resolution , Public Health , Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills , Social Services , Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Overdose Prevention VISTA Volunteer - Alameda County, CA

Program Start/End Date
06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	CALIFORNIA

Accepting Applications
From 04/07/2026 To 08/10/2026

Contact	Karlene Kuhn
555 12th St
Oakland CA 94607
(510) 285-9107
vista@healthleadership.org
healthleadership.org/pathways

Listing ID	125506


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