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Stewards VISTA: Appalachian Voices Y2

Founded in 1997, Appalachian Voices works across Central and Southern Appalachia, with the headquarters located in the heart of the coalfields in southwest Virginia, to bring people together to protect land, air, and water and advance a modern and fair energy economy. The Appalachian Voices VISTA will build capacity for coalfield regions in developing locally led economic and education programs in the energy sector. The VISTA will develop new systems and materials for regional outreach. The VISTA will identify new education initiatives. The VISTA will develop a new training curriculum addressing community needs for Voices to implement. Serving with Appalachian Voices and the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia provides first-hand insight into challenges faced by economically distressed areas while participating in regional efforts revitalizing Central Appalachian coal regions. Through this service opportunity, the VISTA will gain experience in research, program design, and systems-building while working in a region rich in cultural heritage and outdoor assets. The role is ideal for applicants interested in environmental studies, workforce development, or nonprofit program design.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will serve with the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia and Appalachian Voices to identify energy-sector and infrastructure-improvement funding; develop new regional energy-training and public-information plans; and develop new educational materials.

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


*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 : Environment , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Education .

Skills : Communications , Education , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Stewards VISTA: Appalachian Voices Y2

Program Start/End Date

05/04/2026 - 05/03/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

VIRGINIA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 01/13/2026 To 04/10/2026

Contact

Addie Gilkerson

330 Harper Park Dr

Beckley WV 25801

3045331211

agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org

https://stewardslegacy.org/vista

Listing ID

128310


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