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Stewards VISTA: Brushy Fork/ Berea Y1
 
 
 
*Actual Start Date TBD What’s Next East Kentucky (WNEKY) is a regional initiative rooted in Appalachian values—hard work, family, and faith in our communities. We work to grow opportunities across Eastern Kentucky by building strong local relationships, supporting small businesses, and encouraging community-led solutions. WNEKY brings together towns like Prestonsburg, Neon, and Grayson, and groups like the Jackson County Creatives and Grayson Gallery, with regional organizations such as the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, Brushy Fork Leadership Institute, and the KY Small Business Development Centers. WNEKY supports economic development by helping people work together, sharing what works, and investing in the strengths of each community. Through the Community Accelerator program, we help local leaders build projects that matter—like revitalizing main streets, launching community events, and creating new places for neighbors to gather. This VISTA position is hosted by Brushy Fork Leadership Institute at Berea College, with a hybrid option allowing local and regional access. If you want to serve your neighbors and help Eastern Kentucky grow stronger from the ground up, this is your chance.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will support locally led efforts to help coal-impacted communities adapt to changing energy policies and restore economic opportunity. They will build partnerships across towns, organize community meetings, and strengthen volunteer networks. The member will assist in identifying funding sources, tracking project outcomes, and expanding WNEKY’s Community Accelerator program, which helps local leaders turn ideas into action. By focusing on job creation, small business support, and community pride, the member will help towns across Eastern Kentucky grow stronger from the ground up—without losing their identity. This role supports practical solutions that respect local values and empower communities to chart their own course toward a more secure future.
 
Program Benefits : on-campus amenities at Berea College ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*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 :
Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Computers/Technology ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Brushy Fork/ Berea Y1
Program Start/End Date
09/08/2025  -   09/07/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations KENTUCKY  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/09/2025  To  09/30/2025 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
3045331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
https://stewardslegacy.org/doi-vista
Listing ID 126612

       

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