National Service Recruitment
National Service is your chance to make a meaningful impact on people in need while gaining valuable work experience and earning living and education stipends.
AmeriCorps VISTA
AmeriCorps VISTAs are national service members that perform indirect service at local organizations, such as recruiting volunteers, building program curriculums, fundraising and grant writing, connecting communities with resources, and creating sustainability within their agencies. As part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps VISTA provides an opportunity for individuals to gain professional experience while contributing to long-lasting solutions to the problems of poverty and inequity in local communities.
The Ohio Association of Foodbanks has operated one of Ohio’s largest AmeriCorps VISTA programs since 2006. Through our AmeriCorps VISTA program, ShareCorps, you can find a one-year, full-time position focused on creating meaningful change for people living at or near poverty.
Benefits of your service include:
- Living allowance of around $1,150 per month
- Health care allowance provided
- End of Service Award of either $6,345 Eli Segal Education Award or $1,800 cash stipend
- Qualified loans placed into forbearance and interest accrued during year paid
- Childcare benefits provided, if eligible
- Relocation allowance, if applicable
- Biannual in-service trainings and professional development opportunities
To learn more about benefits of service, click here.
Part-time employment, beyond your service, is now permitted with the approval of your host site. College coursework is also permitted but cannot exceed part-time status.
We are currently recruiting for exciting positions, including Hunger and Health projects across the state - please apply today for positions beginning October 25!
- Akron, OH - Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Hunger and Health Coordinator
- Ashland, OH - Ashland Christian Health Center Hunger and Health Associate
- Cincinnati, OH - Freestore Foodbank Critical Response Associate
- Cincinnati, OH - St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy Hunger and Health Associate
- Cleveland, OH - Greater Cleveland Food Bank Hunger and Health Data Analyst
- Cleveland, OH - Greater Cleveland Food Bank Hunger and Health Communications Coordinator
- Columbus, OH - The Center for Community Solutions Hunger and Health Associate
- Columbus, OH - LifeCare Alliance Hunger and Health Associate
- Columbus, OH - Mid-Ohio Food Collective Hunger and Health Associate
- Columbus, OH - Mid-Ohio Food Collective Agency Relations Critical Response Associate
- Columbus, OH - Mid-Ohio Food Collective Development Critical Response Associate
- Columbus, OH - Ohio Association of Foodbanks Hunger and Health Associate
- Fairfield, OH - Shared Harvest Foodbank Hunger and Health Associate
- Lima, OH - West Ohio Food Bank Hunger and Health Associate
- Logan, OH - SE Ohio Foodbank & Kitchen Critical Response Associate
- Logan, OH - SE Ohio Foodbank & Kitchen Hunger and Health Associate
- Lorain, OH - Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio Hunger and Health Associate
- Painesville, OH - Lake County Free Clinic Hunger and Health Associate
- Springfield, OH - Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign, and Logan Hunger and Health Associate
- Steubenville, OH - Ohio Valley Health Center Hunger and Health Associate
- Toledo, OH - Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank Hunger and Health Associate
- Youngstown, OH - Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation Hunger and Health Associate
AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates
AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates are national service members that can assist with both direct and indirect service during a 10-week term. As part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates serving with our project contribute vital support to local organizations working to feed and nurture children and families when traditional school-based meals aren’t available.
We have an AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate program since 2009, leveraging national service members to help connect food insecure children with healthy meals and safe summer programming. Through our AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate program, you can find an 8- to 10-week, full-time position focused on creating meaningful change for people living at or near poverty.
Benefits of your service include:
- Living allowance of around $1,030 per month
- End of Service Award of either $1,342 Eli Segal Education Award or $311 average cash stipend
Part-time employment, beyond your service, is now permitted with the approval of your host site. College coursework is also permitted but cannot exceed part-time status.