AmeriCorps VISTA
Positions at IFM !
As of January 2025, these positions are CLOSED to new applications. The next application window will likely be November-December 2025 for a term of service to start in February 2026. Keep checking back on this page for the most up to date information.
We have TWO AmeriCorps VISTA positions.
Operations and Admin Project Coordinator
Fundraising and Outreach Coordinator
What is AmeriCorps VISTA? AmeriCorps VISTA is a federal program that provides needed resources to nonprofit organizations and public agencies to increase their capacity to lift communities out of poverty.
Learn more here.
The information below refers to the NEXT round of VISTA positions....
Interfaith Food Ministry will be hosting TWO VISTA members for a term of service starting on 2/10/2026 and ending on 2/9/2027.
VISTA members serve for 40 hours per week for those 12 months. Most hours will be completed in person on-site at our facility in Grass Valley, CA, and some hours will be completed remotely. Most activities at IFM take place Mondays-Saturdays, with a limited number of activities taking place on Sundays.
We are accepting applications until 12/31/2025.
Interviews will take place in early January with final selection decisions occurring in late January.
If selected, your term of service will start on 2/10/2026 and last until 2/9/2027 (i.e. 12 months).
Benefits of Service
VISTA members earn a Living Allowance paycheck from AmeriCorps of $877.66 every two weeks during service, and then can choose between an Education Award of about $7,400 OR a cash stipend of about $3,000 upon successful completion of their term of service.
IFM has chosen to supplement with two additional benefits:
-A housing stipend of $200 per month (paid directly to the VISTA member's landlord / property management).
-A cell phone reimbursement of $50 per month.
VISTA members are also eligible for additional benefits through AmeriCorps related to child care, healthcare, leave, and professional development opportunities. Click here for more info on Benefits.
The service listings here describe each VISTA position:
Operations and Admin Project Coordinator
Fundraising and Outreach Coordinator
To apply, click on the red button that says "Apply Now!" at the bottom of each service listing.
You will be directed to this page in order to create an account in the AmeriCorps system. Once your account is created, you can apply for one (or both) of IFM's VISTA positions, as well as apply for other VISTA positions across the country.
We have TWO AmeriCorps VISTA positions.
Operations and Admin Project Coordinator
Fundraising and Outreach Coordinator
What is AmeriCorps VISTA? AmeriCorps VISTA is a federal program that provides needed resources to nonprofit organizations and public agencies to increase their capacity to lift communities out of poverty.
Learn more here.
The information below refers to the NEXT round of VISTA positions....
Interfaith Food Ministry will be hosting TWO VISTA members for a term of service starting on 2/10/2026 and ending on 2/9/2027.
VISTA members serve for 40 hours per week for those 12 months. Most hours will be completed in person on-site at our facility in Grass Valley, CA, and some hours will be completed remotely. Most activities at IFM take place Mondays-Saturdays, with a limited number of activities taking place on Sundays.
We are accepting applications until 12/31/2025.
Interviews will take place in early January with final selection decisions occurring in late January.
If selected, your term of service will start on 2/10/2026 and last until 2/9/2027 (i.e. 12 months).
Benefits of Service
VISTA members earn a Living Allowance paycheck from AmeriCorps of $877.66 every two weeks during service, and then can choose between an Education Award of about $7,400 OR a cash stipend of about $3,000 upon successful completion of their term of service.
IFM has chosen to supplement with two additional benefits:
-A housing stipend of $200 per month (paid directly to the VISTA member's landlord / property management).
-A cell phone reimbursement of $50 per month.
VISTA members are also eligible for additional benefits through AmeriCorps related to child care, healthcare, leave, and professional development opportunities. Click here for more info on Benefits.
The service listings here describe each VISTA position:
Operations and Admin Project Coordinator
Fundraising and Outreach Coordinator
To apply, click on the red button that says "Apply Now!" at the bottom of each service listing.
You will be directed to this page in order to create an account in the AmeriCorps system. Once your account is created, you can apply for one (or both) of IFM's VISTA positions, as well as apply for other VISTA positions across the country.
