Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund
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Join the OneStar AmeriCorps VISTA Project and become a powerful catalyst for lasting change.
AmeriCorps VISTA members bring passion and perseverance where the need is greatest: to organizations that fight poverty. They serve full-time to build the capacity of nonprofits and agencies in Texas working to eliminate poverty and collaborate with community members to implement sustainable solutions.
AmeriCorps VISTA projects may include volunteer recruitment & management, communications & marketing, community outreach, partnership development, fundraising, or other critical tasks. As an AmeriCorps VISTA, you will gain a deeper understanding of the realities of poverty at the local level. Use your courage and creativity to address poverty in your hometown or another location of your choice.
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Being a VISTA has invigorated my growth and character. I am extremely proud to serve my community and to have the opportunity to help others. I have grown in realizing the importance of the impact made when you are actively involved in your community.
Build capacity by utilizing fundraising strategies that include, soliciting cash and in-kind donations, managing the donor database to cultivate and increase donor retention, building brand awareness through community outreach activities and social media marketing and where necessary assist with volunteer recruitment.
Document and finalize a sustainable infrastructure to support the goals of the Collaborative and enhance the capacity of each organization involved to improve the lives of opportunity youth in the region.
Support YWPN through fund development, alumni and community engagement, and marking plan development to expand and enhance quality educational services for low-income youth.
Implement sustainable recruitment processes and document management systems for the volunteer, mentoring and community engagement.
Build your career and professional skills while serving your community
Additionally eligibility requirements may be specified on individual position postings.