UAB AmeriCorps Education VISTA
About the role
The UAB AmeriCorps program is a year-long service and leadership program that provides the opportunity to create and sustain effective and mutually beneficial collaborations with the Birmingham area and rural communities in the Black Belt region of Alabama. Our VISTA program aligns primarily with education, food security, public health, and healthy futures focus areas. The VISTA program also develops programs designed to address educational inequity and economic initiatives in collaboration with community-based organizations.
Member Duties
- Enhance the host site's ability to recruit, prepare, and support volunteers.
- Serve to secure financial and in-kind resources that support learning opportunities, academic tools, and program growth.
- Strengthen partnerships that promote educational access, academic readiness, and digital inclusion.
- Improve the host site's ability to share educational resources that are easily accessible.
- Help the site improve communication with families, students, volunteers, and community partners.
Program Benefits
- Health Coverage*
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
- Relocation Allowance
- Living Allowance
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Training
Note: 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
- Car recommended
Service Areas
None
Skills
- Communications
- General Skills
- Recruitment
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Organization
- Computers/Technology
- Public Speaking
- Education
- Non-Profit Management
- Fund raising/Grant Writing
- Team Work
- Leadership
- Youth Development
- Writing/Editing
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Summary: Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program
UAB AmeriCorps Education VISTA Program
Start/End Date: 01/12/2026 - 01/11/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: Some college
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations: ALABAMA
Languages: English
Accepting Applications From: 12/15/2025 To 08/13/2026
Contact: Keyana Boglin 1665 University Blvd Birmingham AL 35233 2059344914 Kfitzp@uab.edu
Listing ID 128122