VHA - Habitat for Humanity of VA Resource Development VISTA
AmeriCorps, Richmond, VA, United States
Overview
Virginia Housing Alliance’s (VHA) AmeriCorps VISTA project is a statewide intermediary project with 18 Host Sites, all that either work to expand affordable housing opportunities and/or end homelessness throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. VHA’s VISTA project aims to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expansive economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. This listing is to fill the Host Site opening at Habitat for Humanity of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. Habitat for Humanity Virginia (HFHVA) supports 36 local affiliates in expanding affordable homeownership for households earning below 80% of Area Median Income. Since 1985, affiliates have built or rehabilitated more than 3,550 homes and repaired over 3,000 across rural, suburban, and urban Virginia. As housing prices and rents rise statewide, HFHVA provides grant research and writing support, funding guidance, board development, and statewide networking to help affiliates keep mortgage payments affordable and below 30% of income. HFHVA also advances a growing solar initiative that lowers long-term energy costs for Habitat homeowners. The Resource Development VISTA will strengthen HFHVA’s capacity to secure and manage funding that sustains and grows affordable housing production. The VISTA will research grants and philanthropic prospects, support expansion of the solar program through funding and impact documentation, and assist capital initiatives such as the Virginia Affordable Housing Loan Fund and MidAtlantic Affordable Shelter. By developing funding systems, partnerships, and housing data resources, the VISTA increases affiliates’ ability to produce and preserve affordable homes statewide.
Member Duties
Expand affordable housing impact across Virginia by strengthening funding, partnerships, and data systems for Habitat affiliates.
Help grow the statewide solar initiative by securing grants, researching donors through DonorSearch and Candid, documenting energy savings, and sharing impact reports with affiliates and supporters.
Support the Virginia Affordable Housing Loan Fund and MidAtlantic Affordable Shelter through grant writing, contract development, site documentation, and collaboration with localities.
Research housing needs across Planning Districts and assist affiliates in developing fundraising strategies and marketing materials.
Gain experience in grant writing, fund development, housing policy research, nonprofit finance, cross‑sector collaboration, and strategic planning.
Program Benefits
Living Allowance
Health Coverage*
Education award upon successful completion of service
Relocation Allowance
$750 Housing Stipend
Teleservice
Childcare assistance if eligible
Training
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Terms
Car recommended
Permits working at another job during off hours
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Service Areas
Community and Economic Development
Housing
Homelessness
Skills
Community Organization
General Skills
Computers/Technology
Writing/Editing
Fund raising/Grant Writing
Team Work
Communications
Urban Planning
Social Services
Leadership
Non-Profit Management
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program:
VHA - Habitat for Humanity of VA Resource Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date:
08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027
Work Schedule:
Full Time
Education Level:
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement:
Minimum: 18
Program Locations:
VIRGINIA
Accepting Applications:
From 04/14/2026 To 07/17/2026
Contact:
Hannah Moore
2800 Patterson Ave, Richmond VA 23221
Phone: 910-258-2420
Email: hmoore@vahousingalliance.org
Website: www.vahousingalliance.org
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Virginia Housing Alliance’s (VHA) AmeriCorps VISTA project is a statewide intermediary project with 18 Host Sites, all that either work to expand affordable housing opportunities and/or end homelessness throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. VHA’s VISTA project aims to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expansive economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. This listing is to fill the Host Site opening at Habitat for Humanity of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. Habitat for Humanity Virginia (HFHVA) supports 36 local affiliates in expanding affordable homeownership for households earning below 80% of Area Median Income. Since 1985, affiliates have built or rehabilitated more than 3,550 homes and repaired over 3,000 across rural, suburban, and urban Virginia. As housing prices and rents rise statewide, HFHVA provides grant research and writing support, funding guidance, board development, and statewide networking to help affiliates keep mortgage payments affordable and below 30% of income. HFHVA also advances a growing solar initiative that lowers long-term energy costs for Habitat homeowners. The Resource Development VISTA will strengthen HFHVA’s capacity to secure and manage funding that sustains and grows affordable housing production. The VISTA will research grants and philanthropic prospects, support expansion of the solar program through funding and impact documentation, and assist capital initiatives such as the Virginia Affordable Housing Loan Fund and MidAtlantic Affordable Shelter. By developing funding systems, partnerships, and housing data resources, the VISTA increases affiliates’ ability to produce and preserve affordable homes statewide.
Member Duties
Expand affordable housing impact across Virginia by strengthening funding, partnerships, and data systems for Habitat affiliates.
Help grow the statewide solar initiative by securing grants, researching donors through DonorSearch and Candid, documenting energy savings, and sharing impact reports with affiliates and supporters.
Support the Virginia Affordable Housing Loan Fund and MidAtlantic Affordable Shelter through grant writing, contract development, site documentation, and collaboration with localities.
Research housing needs across Planning Districts and assist affiliates in developing fundraising strategies and marketing materials.
Gain experience in grant writing, fund development, housing policy research, nonprofit finance, cross‑sector collaboration, and strategic planning.
Program Benefits
Living Allowance
Health Coverage*
Education award upon successful completion of service
Relocation Allowance
$750 Housing Stipend
Teleservice
Childcare assistance if eligible
Training
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Terms
Car recommended
Permits working at another job during off hours
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Service Areas
Community and Economic Development
Housing
Homelessness
Skills
Community Organization
General Skills
Computers/Technology
Writing/Editing
Fund raising/Grant Writing
Team Work
Communications
Urban Planning
Social Services
Leadership
Non-Profit Management
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program:
VHA - Habitat for Humanity of VA Resource Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date:
08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027
Work Schedule:
Full Time
Education Level:
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement:
Minimum: 18
Program Locations:
VIRGINIA
Accepting Applications:
From 04/14/2026 To 07/17/2026
Contact:
Hannah Moore
2800 Patterson Ave, Richmond VA 23221
Phone: 910-258-2420
Email: hmoore@vahousingalliance.org
Website: www.vahousingalliance.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr