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PHENND Fellows: Elder Services Ambassador

Rutgers–Camden Community Engagement develops and sustains partnerships that connect university resources with community-identified priorities. Operating as a resource hub, the office brings together community partners, students, faculty, and campus stakeholders to advance collaborative initiatives that strengthen Camden neighborhoods. This VISTA position was developed directly with the City of Camden, building on a three-year, grant-funded collaboration that included joint planning of senior-focused initiatives, shared logistical coordination, and co-leadership of engagement efforts. As a result, this role is grounded in clearly identified community needs rather than internal institutional priorities. The goal of this VISTA project is to strengthen the network of support available to senior residents by building durable connections among the City of Camden Department of Senior Services, Rutgers–Camden resources, and community partners at the local, state, and national levels.

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Member Duties : Assess needs of Camden’s senior residents and strengthen the partnership between Rutgers–Camden and City of Camden Senior Services by building coordinated systems for program delivery, volunteer engagement, and resource-sharing. Lead a comprehensive needs assessment with seniors and Senior Services staff to identify priorities such as health navigation, nutrition, movement, home-support needs, and social connection. Map existing community and university resources, establish referral and communication systems, and develop partnerships to secure volunteers, grants, donations, and collaborators. The VISTA will co-design and launch senior-focused programming, creating sustainable volunteer coordination, resource management, and evaluation processes that ensure long-term program resilience. The VISTA will strengthen their skills in community assessment, partnership development, systems building, volunteer management, data tracking, program evaluation, and collaborative leadership.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , SEPTA monthly transportation pass , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Neighborhood Revitalization , Elder Care , Housing , Homelessness , Education , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Veterans , Technology , Hunger , Health .

Skills : Recruitment , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Education , Communications , Computers/Technology , Social Services , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Team Work .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
PHENND Fellows: Elder Services Ambassador

Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026 - 08/10/2027

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Accepting Applications
From 03/13/2026 To 05/15/2026

Contact	Eden Kainer
3440 Market St
Philadelphia PA 19104
215-579-2379
ekainer87@phennd.org
www.phennd.org

Listing ID	128866


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