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VHA - Danville Housing Specialist VISTA

Virginia Housing Alliance’s (VHA) AmeriCorps VISTA project is a statewide intermediary project with 18 Host Sites, all that either work to expand affordable housing opportunities and/or end homelessness throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. VHA’s VISTA project aims to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expansive economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. This listing is to fill the Host Site opening at Danville Neighborhood Development Corporation’s (DNDC) located in Danville, VA. DNDC is a non-profit, community development corporation (CDC) whose vision is that all residents live in a thriving community and mission is to work alongside residents to reimagine, rebuild, and revitalize thriving neighborhoods in the City of Danville through housing investment and community development. Neighborhoods in the Danville community are experiencing severe distress, as rising home prices outpace stagnant wages. To address this challenge, DNDC has developed a strategy to preserve existing housing stock by providing essential upgrades, creating sustainable workforce housing, and preventing displacement of current residents. Many residents face barriers to homeownership due to low wages and a deficit in quality housing. DNDC’s approach focuses on rehabilitating existing homes to extend their usability, offer cost-effective, high-quality homeownership options, and maintain the integrity of middle neighborhoods as viable communities for the growing workforce. DNDC is seeking a detail-oriented, organized self-starter with strong skills in time management to serve as the Housing Specialist VISTA member, who will play a key role in advancing DNDC’s mission by strengthening and expanding its home repair and rehabilitation program.

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Member Duties : The VISTA member will analyze the effectiveness of the current forgivable loan program for home repairs, research best practices from similar programs nationwide, and develop strategies to enhance program impact with a focus on preventing displacement. They will also conduct resident needs assessments to help inform programmatic direction and identify service gaps. Additionally, the VISTA will support efforts to educate DNDC’s board and staff by organizing learning opportunities and identifying funding sources to increase program reach. By contributing to these efforts, the VISTA will help ensure that more residents can access safe, affordable, and quality housing while preserving the character and affordability of local neighborhoods.

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


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

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

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Housing , Homelessness , Community Outreach .

Skills : General Skills , Urban Planning , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Social Services , Leadership , Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
VHA - Danville Housing Specialist VISTA

Program Start/End Date
08/11/2025 - 08/12/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	VIRGINIA

Accepting Applications
From 04/14/2025 To 07/15/2025

Contact	Hannah Moore
2800 Patterson Ave
Richmond VA 23221
9102582420
hmoore@vahousingalliance.org
www.vahousingalliance.org

Listing ID	95309


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