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CMHA VISTA Member
 
 
 
CMHA is a public housing authority serving Franklin County, Ohio and is known nationally as one of the most innovative affordable housing developers in the country. CMHA’s mission is to help people access affordable housing through collaborative partnerships to develop, renovate, and maintain housing; promote neighborhood revitalization; and assist residents in accessing needed social services. In addition to administering Section 8 subsidized housing programs, CMHA also owns and operates over 40 housing communities in Central Ohio. In total, CMHA serves over 13,000 households and 33,000 individual residents in Franklin County. Through partnerships with various community-based organizations, CMHA coordinates a broad range of programs designed to support Franklin County residents’ housing stability, educational attainment, health and wellbeing, employment outlook, and personal development. VISTA Members serving through CMHA will be placed at organizations we partner with throughout Central Ohio such as United Way of Central Ohio, Westerville Area Resource Ministry, Goodwill Columbus, PrimaryOne Health and many more great partner locations. All projects share the common goal of increasing CMHA's ability to serve more residents and provide expanded services. VISTA Members will support the success of these projects.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA Member’s assigned duties could include: assisting with outreach, recruitment, and capacity building activities. Examples of activities a VISTA Member may assist an area organization would include grant writing, volunteer recruitment and program evaluation. We are looking for VISTA Members with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Prior experience working with at-risk populations is preferred. A High School Diploma / GED is required. Start dates are available on a rolling basis. Potential start dates will be provided after application has been reviewed.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  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 :
Technology ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Housing ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Hunger ,  Health ,  Homelessness . 
 
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  General Skills ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Team Work ,  Social Services ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
CMHA VISTA Member
Program Start/End Date
01/01/2026  -   12/31/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/21/2025  To  12/31/2026 
Contact Kayla Allgire
240 N Champion Ave
Columbus   OH   43203
6143404313
mallgire@cmhanet.com
Listing ID 125953

       

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