A Sense of Home Community Engagement VISTA
AmeriCorps, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
A Sense of Home strives to prevent homelessness by creating first‑ever homes and a community for youth aging out of foster care. 50% of those struggling with homelessness are former foster youth. The homeless crisis can only end through prevention. Youth aging out of foster care are charged with the almost insurmountable feat of securing housing, finding employment, and quickly becoming self-sufficient all on their own. In Los Angeles – the country’s most competitive market with one of the highest costs of living – the transition‑age youth (TAY) population is the largest. The cost of furnishings and household goods is higher than ever, stretching the limited means of foster TAY and their children even further. Without basic home furnishings, foster TAY sleep, sit, study and eat on bare floors, which directly contributes to homelessness, housing instability and perpetuates the cycle of poverty. The Community Engagement VISTA will recruit up to 25 volunteers to transform empty apartments into warm, fully furnished homes for aged‑out foster youth throughout LA County, building a sustainable volunteer program that ultimately supports housing and resource navigation.
Member Duties Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for Home Creations. Coordinate logistics for furnishing apartments and maintain relationships with community partners. Serve as a launchpad for A Sense of Home’s housing and empowerment programs.
Program Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible
Stipend
Training
Choice of Education Award or End‑of‑Service Stipend
Relocation Allowance
Health Coverage*
Living Allowance
Education award upon successful completion of service
Details on AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits: visit
https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/
Terms Permits working at another job during off hours. Car recommended.
Service Areas Housing, Community Outreach, Community and Economic Development, Homelessness, Children/Youth.
Skills Writing/Editing, Communications, Team Work, Recruitment, Non‑Profit Management, Leadership, Fund Raising/Grant Writing, Social Services, Community Organization, Public Speaking, Computers/Technology, General Skills.
Summary Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program:
A Sense of Home Community Engagement VISTA
Program Start/End Date:
04/06/2026 - 04/05/2027
Work Schedule:
Full Time
Education Level:
College graduate
Age Requirement:
Minimum: 18, Maximum: None
Program Locations:
California – Los Angeles/Orange County
Languages:
English
Accepting Applications:
From 01/30/2026 To 03/13/2026
Contact Alison Petsod Hixson
570 W Avenue 26
Los Angeles CA 90065
(323) 224-6510
alison@laworks.com
www.laworks.com/vista
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Member Duties Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for Home Creations. Coordinate logistics for furnishing apartments and maintain relationships with community partners. Serve as a launchpad for A Sense of Home’s housing and empowerment programs.
Program Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible
Stipend
Training
Choice of Education Award or End‑of‑Service Stipend
Relocation Allowance
Health Coverage*
Living Allowance
Education award upon successful completion of service
Details on AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits: visit
https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/
Terms Permits working at another job during off hours. Car recommended.
Service Areas Housing, Community Outreach, Community and Economic Development, Homelessness, Children/Youth.
Skills Writing/Editing, Communications, Team Work, Recruitment, Non‑Profit Management, Leadership, Fund Raising/Grant Writing, Social Services, Community Organization, Public Speaking, Computers/Technology, General Skills.
Summary Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program:
A Sense of Home Community Engagement VISTA
Program Start/End Date:
04/06/2026 - 04/05/2027
Work Schedule:
Full Time
Education Level:
College graduate
Age Requirement:
Minimum: 18, Maximum: None
Program Locations:
California – Los Angeles/Orange County
Languages:
English
Accepting Applications:
From 01/30/2026 To 03/13/2026
Contact Alison Petsod Hixson
570 W Avenue 26
Los Angeles CA 90065
(323) 224-6510
alison@laworks.com
www.laworks.com/vista
#J-18808-Ljbffr