AmeriCorps VIP

Nationally, AmeriCorps is known as the domestic PeaceCorps and provides a huge array of services to those in need. The AmeriCorps Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP) is designed to address the significant challenges faced by California communities. Through the program, teams of AmeriCorps members are placed in community agencies to develop volunteer programs, harnessing the desire to serve to directly impact communities in need. Agency placements ensure services to children and families focusing on any number of specific issues including: environmental issues, food insecurity, health, crisis services, and numerous others.

VIP Fellows will increase the number of high-value (skilled and corporate) volunteers providing needed services to children, youth and families who face economic hardship in the community. Additionally, VIP Fellows will build capacity within the Partner Site volunteer program to provide the support, skills and resources volunteers need to be successful. VIP Fellows work as a part of a team to coordinate volunteer programs and to coach and support high-value volunteers. The VIP Fellows’ primary role is developing the volunteer program at the Partner Site. VIP Fellows spend time in the community, building partnerships, and forging lasting relationships. This position is a valuable opportunity to develop and apply your leadership and community organizing skills to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, their families, and the local community and receive personal and professional development.