Overview
Learn to Play Expansion/School Partnership VISTA Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at AmeriCorps
TThe GOALS Success Through Service VISTA project strengthens GOALS’ long-term capacity to deliver free, team-oriented social development opportunities through athletics, learning, and service-learning. Based in Orange County, the project builds sustainable systems that expand support for low-income, at-risk youth in underserved communities and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. It helps GOALS improve access to services and create lasting pathways for scholastic growth and workforce readiness. The VISTA member will develop a data-informed school expansion plan for the Learn to Play Hockey Program by researching underserved communities, identifying and prioritizing Title I schools, and creating a school prospect database, readiness assessment, and expansion recommendations. The member will also strengthen school and community partnership systems by developing outreach materials, partnership criteria, meeting tools, MOU templates, and transition procedures. In addition, the VISTA will support funding, transportation, and equipment sustainability by researching grants and sponsorships, building reusable resource-development materials, and developing transportation options analysis, cost comparisons, and a multiyear sustainability plan. The member will create evaluation, documentation, reporting, and transition tools so GOALS staff can continue the work after the service term ends.
Member Duties : AmeriCorps member(s) will research and prioritize Title I schools, build a school prospect database, and create a Learn to Play expansion plan. They will develop outreach resources, partnership workflows, MOU templates, and tracking tools to support school and community partnerships. They will also research funding, sponsorship, transportation, and equipment options, then create reusable resource materials, cost comparisons, and sustainability recommendations. Finally, they will develop evaluation, reporting, and transition tools, and compile a Learn to Play Expansion Toolkit for staff use.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Education .
Skills :
Education , Community Organization , Communications .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Learn to Play Expansion/School Partnership VISTA
Program Start/End Date
10/19/2026 – 10/18/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
CALIFORNIA Los Angeles/Orange County
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 08/20/2026 To 10/01/2026
Contact
Iraj Dowlatshahi
1170 N La Palma Park Way
Anaheim CA 92801
7149564625
www.goals.org
Listing ID
130575
Title: Learn to Play Expansion/School Partnership VISTA
Company: AmeriCorps
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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