Join AmeriCorps VISTA!
The HandsOn Greater Phoenix team is proud to manage a team of AmeriCorps VISTA members and VISTA Summer Associates. AmeriCorps VISTA members dedicate a year to serving full-time in nonprofit organizations and government agencies. VISTA Summer Associates provide full-time direct service support for 8-10 weeks during the summer months.
During their terms of service, VISTA members build the capacity of organizations established to alleviate poverty by developing sustainable programs in fundraising, volunteer coordination, and project management. AmeriCorps VISTA members receive a poverty-level stipend to better understand the lives of the clients they serve.
If you are looking into becoming a VISTA check out our VISTA RESOURCES form for some extra support before heading in!
Interested in hosting a VISTA member at your organization?
Email epiphany@handsonphoenix.org for more information. Click here to learn more information!
NOW RECRUITING! Seeking VISTA members to serve at the following host site organizations
Please note that we are currently considering applications on an ongoing basis, and you should apply as soon as possible for the best consideration.
HandsOn Open Recruitment - Use this listing if you are interested in more than one of our open positions, if you aren't sure about which position you might be interested in, or if you are interested in our program but none of our current openings (we have new openings every few months). Click here to find out more information!
City of Phoenix S’edav Va’aki Museum - Join the City of Phoenix - S’edav Va’aki Museum as a community resource in the heart of Phoenix that is committed to providing engaging educational programs to all ages and backgrounds! 12 out of 14 schools in Phoenix AZ are Title I Schools (PHX Schools 2025). The successful applicant will help develop positive relationships with nearby school districts & create capacity for increased educational programming for not only local school children but also visitors from around the world. The VISTA member will have active involvement in informal education, program development, business communication, & all elements of volunteer management. You will do this by leading the Cholla Buds pen pal program, the SVM Cipher activity and the Teen Volunteer program, & continue support of our volunteer program by further research into youth-focused recruitment strategies. The future member should have some background in volunteer support. Spanish &/or a knowledge of museums is preferred but not required. Positions start June 2nd 2025! Applications close 04/25/2025!
Build Love Advocacy Center - Join Black Lives Matter – PHX Metro and help build sustainable volunteer programs that empower to support mental health and justice initiatives! “Residents of impoverished communities often have reduced access to resources that are needed to support a healthy quality of life, such as stable housing, healthy foods, and safe neighborhoods.” (ODPHP 2025). The successful applicant will focus on expanding community engagement, increasing volunteer participation, & developing educational workshops that foster awareness & action through education on access to care in these communities. You will do this by establishing strong partnerships, create leadership opportunities for volunteers, & implementing systems to ensure long-term sustainability & growth. The future member should have some background in community engagement. Positions start June 2nd 2025! Applications close 04/25/2025!
.png){kind=logo}
Connect with Us!