AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Coordinator
Title: AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Coordinator at AmeriCorps, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (UACE)
Program Overview
The Universal Arizona Cooperative Extension mission is to improve families, communities, the environment, and economies in Arizona and beyond. The VISTA project will seek to increase the number of volunteers to increase the number of individuals receiving increased health knowledge in low‑income areas. VISTA members will contribute to the goals of the project by building out a community volunteer infrastructure for specialized volunteers that provide family and health services. Member Duties
Identify and develop the infrastructure needed to recruit, screen, train, and support volunteers in partnership with Tucson Village Farm (TVF) personnel. Develop training materials and curricula for staff to use in preparing volunteers. Design a volunteer recruitment and reporting system for staff to implement. Develop outreach materials and partnership‑building tools for staff to use. Create event planning templates and systems to support staff‑led volunteer recognition events. Research potential community partners and develop materials for staff to use in outreach. Build outreach strategies to support the financial wellbeing and community awareness in alignment with the priority needs of TVF. Program Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible Health Coverage* Living Allowance Training Stipend Relocation Allowance Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits – review details at
https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits Service Areas
Community and Economic Development Children/Youth Technology Community Outreach Education Health Skills
Leadership Public Speaking General Skills Recruitment Marketing; outreach Fund raising/Grant Writing Community Organization Conflict Resolution Computers/Technology Public Health Education Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Program:
AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Coordinator Program Start/End Date:
01/13/2025 – 01/12/2026 Work Schedule:
Full Time Education Level:
High school diploma/GED Age Requirement:
Minimum 18 Program Locations:
Arizona Languages:
Spanish, English Accepting Applications:
From 12/12/2025 to 03/03/2026 Contact:
Elizabeth Sparks, 2201 E Roger Rd, Tucson AZ 85719, 520‑621‑1537, clipin@arizona.edu
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The Universal Arizona Cooperative Extension mission is to improve families, communities, the environment, and economies in Arizona and beyond. The VISTA project will seek to increase the number of volunteers to increase the number of individuals receiving increased health knowledge in low‑income areas. VISTA members will contribute to the goals of the project by building out a community volunteer infrastructure for specialized volunteers that provide family and health services. Member Duties
Identify and develop the infrastructure needed to recruit, screen, train, and support volunteers in partnership with Tucson Village Farm (TVF) personnel. Develop training materials and curricula for staff to use in preparing volunteers. Design a volunteer recruitment and reporting system for staff to implement. Develop outreach materials and partnership‑building tools for staff to use. Create event planning templates and systems to support staff‑led volunteer recognition events. Research potential community partners and develop materials for staff to use in outreach. Build outreach strategies to support the financial wellbeing and community awareness in alignment with the priority needs of TVF. Program Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible Health Coverage* Living Allowance Training Stipend Relocation Allowance Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits – review details at
https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits Service Areas
Community and Economic Development Children/Youth Technology Community Outreach Education Health Skills
Leadership Public Speaking General Skills Recruitment Marketing; outreach Fund raising/Grant Writing Community Organization Conflict Resolution Computers/Technology Public Health Education Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Program:
AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Coordinator Program Start/End Date:
01/13/2025 – 01/12/2026 Work Schedule:
Full Time Education Level:
High school diploma/GED Age Requirement:
Minimum 18 Program Locations:
Arizona Languages:
Spanish, English Accepting Applications:
From 12/12/2025 to 03/03/2026 Contact:
Elizabeth Sparks, 2201 E Roger Rd, Tucson AZ 85719, 520‑621‑1537, clipin@arizona.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr