Literacy KC is currently recruiting for an AmeriCorps VISTA Program Developer at BoysGrow, a nonprofit organization that mentors Kansas City’s urban youth through agricultural entrepreneurship. For two years, participants receive vocational training and opportunities to develop personal skills. Click here to view this open position and others, as well as learn more about how to apply.
The AmeriCorps VISTA program at Literacy KC addresses low literacy through traditional channels as well as through health literacy, financial literacy, and digital literacy. Our VISTA program provides passionate individuals the opportunity to spend one-year helping organizations serve their community and eradicate poverty in the US. Members develop professionally and personally while gaining valuable experience. They receive a monthly living allowance of $1,000, healthcare benefits, and childcare benefits (if qualified). They also receive a Segal Education Award or a cash stipend upon completion of one year of service.
For more information about becoming a Literacy KC VISTA member or one of our sponsoring sub-sites, email Amy Coffman, VISTA Program Manager.