Overview
Southern Appalachian Labor School Jobs in West Virginia at AmeriCorps
The Southern Appalachian Labor School’s mission is to provide education, research, and linkages for working class and disenfranchised people in order to promote understanding, empowerment, and change. The VISTAs will focus on expanded efforts to serve the at-risk population, by organizing and arranging support groups, counseling and referral resources: researching and developing information and social-media materials that would be age appropriate for young adults and children.
Member Duties : The key objectives of the VISTA assignments and activities the full time VISTA will perform may include: Fundraising (events, direct mail campaigns, grant research, writing and management) Volunteer recruitment (recruitment strategies, procedures, screening, training and record keeping) Marketing (community outreach, creating marketing materials, developing strategies, social media marketing) Coalition-building (establishing new partnerships and contacts, maintaining existing community partnerships). The VISTAs will also be going into rural communities affected by the flash flooding in 2026. Many of which are with limited access to water and other supplies needed. The VISTAs will coordinate food and water distribution and cleaning supplies, batteries, and clothing.
Program Benefits : WV Tuition Waiver , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Housing , Community Outreach , Disaster Relief , Children/Youth , Education .
Skills :
General Skills , Education , Team Work , Trade/Construction , Disaster Services , Fund raising/Grant Writing .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Southern Appalachian Labor School
Program Start/End Date
10/19/2026 – 10/18/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Less than High school
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
WEST VIRGINIA
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 08/18/2026 To 12/15/2026
Contact
John David
PO Box 127
Kincaid WV 25119
3042507627
sals.info
Listing ID
108975
Title: Southern Appalachian Labor School
Company: AmeriCorps
Location: West Virginia
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