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Stewards VISTA: National Mall and Memorial Parks Y1
 
 
 
The National Mall and Memorial Parks Volunteer Program is launching a 2025 service initiative to expand its capacity at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial—part of the Tidal Basin complex that includes the Jefferson and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials. With over 36 million annual visitors and the upcoming 250th Independence Day celebration, the park is preparing for increased visitation and needs to strengthen its volunteer infrastructure to maintain operations and enhance the visitor experience. This VISTA service opportunity is focused on poverty alleviation through workforce development and organizational capacity building. The selected member will support public access to this iconic park site by helping the National Park Service (NPS) engage more volunteers and build sustainable systems that improve efficiency and resilience across the visitor services program. This initiative directly supports the U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary’s directive to ensure national parks remain open and welcoming to the public by supporting consistent staffing, effective stewardship, and high-quality visitor services. The VISTA member will work closely with the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee and other local partners to support special programs and physical site improvements. Their work will help reduce barriers to public participation in volunteer service and promote local engagement with this vital cultural and historical resource. The position also emphasizes relationship-building with existing partners like Gallaudet University and Melwood Inc., ensuring that all programming is inclusive, accessible, and grounded in community needs.
 
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA member will serve as a volunteer coordination specialist based at the FDR Memorial, supporting expanded visitor services and engagement. They will build administrative systems to strengthen volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and recognition efforts. The member will collaborate with NPS staff and external partners, including the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee and the Trust for the National Mall, to develop and implement special events and programming. This role includes outreach to new organizations and continued engagement with partners like Gallaudet University and Melwood Inc., contributing to the long-term sustainability and capacity of the park’s volunteer network.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  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 working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Community Outreach ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  General Skills ,  Team Work ,  Environment ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: National Mall and Memorial Parks Y1
Program Start/End Date
07/14/2025  -   07/13/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA   Washington/Baltimore  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/16/2025  To  07/13/2025 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
3045331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
https://stewardslegacy.org/doi-vista
Listing ID 126590

       

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