AmeriCorp VISTA Volunteer

Details
Dates Volunteer is Needed: 
November 2017 - November 2018
Number of Volunteers Needed: 
1
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity: 

SHC-NM is seeking a VISTA volunteer for Community Outreach, Volunteer Relations, and Fundraising. You can earn money for education while making a difference in your community! SHC-NM is currently recruiting for a VISTA member to join them in their effort to end homelessness in New Mexico. The SHC-NM VISTA volunteer will work to increase community awareness and involvement in Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico by assisting with annual fundraising events, direct mail campaigns, social media campaigns, outreach events, and advancing the Volunteer Program at SHC-NM.

Skills Needed: 
Marketing/Communications
Project Management
Areas of Interest: 
Homeless and Housing
Great for: 
Adults
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project: 

People with behavioral health issues who are experiencing chronic homelessness.

Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: 
Yes
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 
21
Nonprofit Will Provide: 

Mileage reimbursement, office, computer. VISTAs receive a modest living allowance of $472 biweekly and support with childcare if needed. Other benefits include student loan forbearance or deference and a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or post-service stipend.

Additional Requirements: 

• Excellent interpersonal, written, computer, and public speaking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
• 18 years or older; valid driver’s license; required background check
• Complete AmeriCorps* VISTA Volunteer Pre-Service Orientation

Last Updated: Jun 13 2025
Address of Project Site
625 Silver Avenue SW, Suite 325
Albuquerque
New Mexico
87102
Contact Info
Phone: 
(505) 255-3643

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