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Catholic Charities Children, Youth, and Family VISTA
AmeriCorps - Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
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Catholic Charities Children, Youth, and Family VISTA
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AmeriCorps Catholic Charities USA is a national organization supporting 168 member agencies dedicated to reducing poverty through services like affordable housing, food, health, disaster relief, social enterprise, workforce development, and immigration services. The Family Strengthening Program aims to support low-income individuals across all life stages—children, youth, adults, elders, families, and communities—by providing services such as case management, childcare, adoption, college prep, life skills, pregnancy and parenting support, housing, literacy, employment, foster care, and more. This VISTA position is part of Catholic Charities USA’s Family Strengthening Program, a national project. As a member, you will virtually connect with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs nationwide, all focused on alleviating poverty. Member Duties:
The VISTA will enhance the capacity of children, youth, and family programs across Catholic Charities, providing resources and expanding the current CCConnect group with tools on evidence-based practices, trauma-informed approaches, youth development, and family poverty reduction. They will develop training and educational materials on youth development, pregnancy support, and adoption, and use data to create fact sheets and resources. The VISTA will promote strategies to reduce family poverty through a two-generational approach, engaging both adults and children in integrated services. Program Benefits:
Childcare assistance (if eligible), Training, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Education award upon completion, Health Coverage, Relocation Allowance, Living Allowance. For healthcare benefits details, visit
https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits . Terms:
Permits working at another job during off hours, attending school during off hours, car recommended. Service Areas:
Community and Economic Development, Children/Youth. Skills:
Social Services, Public Speaking, Youth Development, Writing/Editing, Communications, Technology, Non-Profit Management, Community Organization, Leadership, Fundraising/Grant Writing, Teamwork. Details: Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program: Catholic Charities Children, Youth, and Family VISTA Start/End Date: 08/25/2025 - 08/24/2026 Work Schedule: Full Time Education Level: College graduate Age Requirement: Minimum 18 Location: VIRGINIA Application Period: 05/16/2025 to 07/01/2025 Contact:
Karlie Contrera 2050 Ballenger Ave Alexandria VA 22314 (571) 527-3236 kcontrera@catholiccharitiesusa.org https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/
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Join to apply for the
Catholic Charities Children, Youth, and Family VISTA
role at
AmeriCorps Catholic Charities USA is a national organization supporting 168 member agencies dedicated to reducing poverty through services like affordable housing, food, health, disaster relief, social enterprise, workforce development, and immigration services. The Family Strengthening Program aims to support low-income individuals across all life stages—children, youth, adults, elders, families, and communities—by providing services such as case management, childcare, adoption, college prep, life skills, pregnancy and parenting support, housing, literacy, employment, foster care, and more. This VISTA position is part of Catholic Charities USA’s Family Strengthening Program, a national project. As a member, you will virtually connect with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs nationwide, all focused on alleviating poverty. Member Duties:
The VISTA will enhance the capacity of children, youth, and family programs across Catholic Charities, providing resources and expanding the current CCConnect group with tools on evidence-based practices, trauma-informed approaches, youth development, and family poverty reduction. They will develop training and educational materials on youth development, pregnancy support, and adoption, and use data to create fact sheets and resources. The VISTA will promote strategies to reduce family poverty through a two-generational approach, engaging both adults and children in integrated services. Program Benefits:
Childcare assistance (if eligible), Training, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Education award upon completion, Health Coverage, Relocation Allowance, Living Allowance. For healthcare benefits details, visit
https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits . Terms:
Permits working at another job during off hours, attending school during off hours, car recommended. Service Areas:
Community and Economic Development, Children/Youth. Skills:
Social Services, Public Speaking, Youth Development, Writing/Editing, Communications, Technology, Non-Profit Management, Community Organization, Leadership, Fundraising/Grant Writing, Teamwork. Details: Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program: Catholic Charities Children, Youth, and Family VISTA Start/End Date: 08/25/2025 - 08/24/2026 Work Schedule: Full Time Education Level: College graduate Age Requirement: Minimum 18 Location: VIRGINIA Application Period: 05/16/2025 to 07/01/2025 Contact:
Karlie Contrera 2050 Ballenger Ave Alexandria VA 22314 (571) 527-3236 kcontrera@catholiccharitiesusa.org https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/
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