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Anchorage Youth Court (AYC) is a non-profit diversionary program for youth in grades 7 – 12 who participate in a justice system run by and for peers. AYC is highly beneficial because diverted youth are afforded a chance to resolve legal problems in a highly personalized and relevant manner without receiving a formal juvenile record, & the community receives valuable work service as redress. Approximately 30% of youth members are in families experiencing poverty. This project works to benefit low-income …

The Alaskan Native Heritage Center’s (ANHC) sole mission is to heal tribal wounds, center Native Alaskan culture, educate, and be a place of uplift. That mission, given the history of Native Alaskan tribes, is anti-poverty work. The Development Department engages with many aspects of the organization, and there will be several opportunities within this VISTA position to collaborate with the Alaska Native community and to learn more about their histories, cultures and traditions. The Alaska Native Heritage Center Development Coordinator …

In Girl Scouts, girls get outdoors, engage in business development, earn badges and awards, and much more. When these Girl Scout activities are girl-led, cooperative, and hands-on, girls show greater benefits. With Girl Scouts, girls become more active and engaged learners and develop important leadership outcomes, such as positive sense of self, practical life skills, critical thinking, healthy relationships, cooperation and team building, conflict resolution, and resourceful problem solving. The support of a VISTA will allow Girl Scouts to enhance …

Alaska Seeds of Change serves youth ages 14-24 by engaging them in hands-on work and learning in our various vocational spaces: a hydroponic farm that we run year-round, a seasonal garden in downtown Anchorage, and a seasonal commercial kitchen space where we make fermented foods. While youth are engaged in the 3-6 month vocational program, they also have access to mental healthcare services provided by our on-site team of clinicians, clinical associates, and peer support specialists, both in one-on-one and …

As an Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association (APIA) VISTA, you will work in tandem with a dynamic service team to engage and build collaborative partnerships in the Aleutian and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska. Our prevention and health education nest of projects requires a high degree of community outreach and engagement. So, if this excites you, you will find your talents and skills well suited in our social service agency! APIA is the federally recognized tribal organization of the Aleut people …

Covenant House Alaska (CHA)’s mission is to serve all youth experiencing homelessness or human trafficking with absolute respect and unconditional love. In 1988 we opened our doors—the first, and still only, shelter for youth in the southcentral region of our state. Since then, CHA has evolved into an organization providing a wide breadth of housing, education and workforce development programs and services that help move youth from crisis to independence in our community, serving 898 youth last year. The Development …

RurAL CAP is a statewide, nonprofit organization working to improve the quality of life for low-income Alaskans. Operating with a deep respect for all people, our programs in housing, early childhood education, and health and well-being serve to alleviate the root causes of poverty. A VISTA member will facilitate the mission of RurAL CAP through communications and community outreach activities that raise awareness of issues faced by low-income Alaskans and reduces poverty by improving access to services and resources that …

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity, and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK: The Community Group Interpreter is a volunteer position to support the IRC in NY’s Health and Wellness group-based activities that include workshops and peer support groups. The Community Interpreter will …

Are you ready to make a real impact and take our National STEM Honor Society to the next level online? We’re on a mission to enhance our digital presence and are looking for a passionate and experienced Social Media Expert Mentor to lead the way! STUDENTS: PRIOR TO ACCEPTING this or ANY unpaid internship, please contact your Internship Coordinator or Academic Advisor to determine whether this internship meets the academic requirements of your college or university. Otherwise you are a …