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Public Health AmeriCorps VISTA Leader
 
 
 
PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact (CHLI) serves as the sponsoring organization for the AmeriCorps VISTA Hub, recruiting VISTA Volunteers for projects working to build healthier communities and advance overdose prevention initiatives. CHLI supports host sites in the western region (most sites in CA). VISTA Volunteers serve on programs working on community resilience efforts in high-poverty communities in AmeriCorps Western Region. VISTA Volunteers supporting California Overdose Prevention Network (COPN) serve with local overdose prevention coalitions across CA. Each consists of local partners working together to lower overdose deaths and build better systems of addiction treatment. The selected candidate will be a part a statewide learning community through PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact (CHLI). This community includes support from VISTA Leads and professional development opportunities including workshops, networking events, conferences and other trainings. Members will be part of a network of over 200 CHLI AmeriCorps alums. Learn more about our program on our website, https://healthleadership.org/pathways/americorps
 
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Member Duties : VISTA Leaders support projects including VISTA Volunteer recruitment, coordination of VISTA Volunteer professional development, and general program support to coordinate overall AmeriCorps activities. All Volunteers serve full-time, 40 hours per week for a full 12-month term. Please note, this role is capacity building focused and will not include any direct service. This VISTA Volunteer will need to be able to independently complete tasks. Additionally, the VISTA Volunteer should have interest in program coordination and project management versus direct service. NOTE: AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders MUST have successfully completed at least one year of AmeriCorps VISTA service, or one full term of full-time service (serving 1,700 hours or more) with either AmeriCorps State and National or AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), or at least one traditional term of Peace Corps service. Waivers or Exceptions to this policy are not available.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Health ,  Public Health AmeriCorps . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Computers/Technology ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Leadership ,  Public Health ,  Public Speaking ,  Recruitment ,  Writing/Editing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program
Public Health AmeriCorps VISTA Leader
Program Start/End Date
01/11/2027  -   01/10/2028
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA  
Accepting Applications
From  09/03/2026  To  12/23/2026 
Contact Karlene Kuhn
555 12th Street
Oakland   CA   94607
510-285-9107x3
VISTA@healthleadership.org
Listing ID 85922

       

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