26-27 Soccer Unity Project Alumni & Engagement VISTA

About Soccer Unity Project Soccer Unity Project reimagines the power of soccer to build community and connect people from diverse backgrounds. We provide over 1,400 Boston youth the opportunity to play soccer at varied levels, and work to cultivate a love of the game regardless of socio-economic status or prior experience. Our mandate is to drive inclusion and strengthen community through the power of soccer. Our model is unique – our free sports programs intersect populations across socioeconomic divides to bring together youth from varying socio-economic backgrounds, cultures, races, and ethnicities. We strive to knock down barriers to every level of play while focusing on the social‑emotional and life‑skill building benefits of sport. As a Soccer Unity Project VISTA you will assist in elevating the profile of the organization and engaging new members to our initiatives. The organization is at a pivotal expansion point, and this role will help increase awareness of our offerings and deepen our positive impact on the community. If you are enthusiastic about youth sports, creating a compassionate community, and love working with people – this is a year‑long opportunity for you! Member Duties The VISTA will be part of the 26‑27 Coach Across America VISTA nationwide cohort. Duties include: Developing and implementing an engagement plan to recruit and engage alumni, coaches, parents, and professionals to participate as ambassadors. Creating and implementing outreach strategies to increase participation of youth with disabilities in adaptive sports and recreation programs. Creating and implementing a volunteer recruitment plan. Increasing career readiness and workforce skills for teens by organizing schedules, recruiting teen participants, and tracking participation and program outcomes. In this role, you will learn the inner workings of non‑profits and sport for youth development organizations, develop professional skills in communications and marketing, develop project management skills, interact with a diverse group of passionate individuals, and learn ways to increase cross‑cultural appreciation. Program Benefits Living allowance Training Childcare assistance if eligible Choice of education award or end of service stipend Health coverage* Relocation allowance *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit Skills Communications General skills Youth development Writing/editing Teamwork Program Details Program type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program: 26‑27 Soccer Unity Project Alumni & Engagement VISTA Start/End date: 08/10/2026 – 08/09/2027 Work schedule: Full time Education level: Some college Age requirement: Minimum 18, Maximum None Program location: Massachusetts (Boston) Languages: English Application period: 06/09/2026 – 07/24/2026 Contact Caroline Foscato 1542 Tremont St Boston, MA 02120 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Listing ID: 129866 #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps