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School on Wheels Program Engagement VISTA
 
 
 
Since 1993, the mission of School on Wheels has never wavered: to enhance educational opportunities for children who are experiencing homelessness from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our goal is to shrink the gaps in their learning and provide them with the highest level of education possible. Our program serves as a consistent support system for our students during a time of great stress and fear. School on Wheels volunteers provide free tutoring and mentoring to children from kindergarten through twelfth grade living in shelters, motels, vehicles, group foster homes, and the streets of Southern California. We partner with over 400 sites across Southern California—including libraries, shelters, and after-school programs. Volunteer tutors provide stability, consistency, and educational support.
 
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Member Duties : The Program Engagement VISTA will maintain and improve our procedures to support volunteer tutors in utilizing our programs with fidelity, including coordinating a team of volunteer “Program Ambassadors” to guide new volunteer tutors. The VISTA member will implement improvements to enhance our core programs, analyze outcomes data and feedback, and assist with outcomes reporting. They will design training and recruitment materials and content for Program Ambassadors and recruit volunteer Program Ambassadors to assist new tutors with utilizing programs, including assessment completion. The VISTA member will also train the Program Ambassadors team and provide regular check-in and support to program ambassadors, and collaborate with the program team, regional team, and volunteer Program Ambassador team to address any programmatic roadblocks.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Stipend . 
 
 
*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 . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Recruitment ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Conflict Resolution ,  General Skills ,  Education ,  Youth Development ,  Community Organization ,  Social Services ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
School on Wheels Program Engagement VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/11/2025  -   08/10/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA   Los Angeles/Orange County  
Languages
English
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  04/28/2025  To  07/21/2025 
Contact Alison Petsod Hixson
570 W Avenue 26
Los Angeles   CA   90065
213-893-4898
volunteercorps@laworks.com
www.laworks.com/vista
Listing ID 126478

       

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