L.A. Works - VISTA RSVP Food Security Fellow

L.A. Works was founded in 1991 to harness LA’s volunteer power. Each year we mobilize more than 25,000 volunteers to address critical issues impacting our community, with the goal to unite Angelenos and inspire action for a more equitable Los Angeles. L.A. Works addresses three principal needs: increase volunteer participation in community service projects; build the capacity of nonprofit organizations to achieve their missions through access to volunteers and other resources; and educate and encourage people to engage in the broader social issues affecting the greater Los Angeles community. The AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program pairs thousands of Americans aged 55 and older with organizations making change in communities across the country. The RSVP Food Security VISTA program, sponsored by L.A. Works, aims to combat food insecurity in Los Angeles by engaging volunteers aged 55 and older in meaningful service. The VISTA member will strengthen the capacity of nonprofit partners by developing sustainable systems for recruiting, engaging, and retaining older adult volunteers. Through partnerships with organizations addressing food insecurity, the VISTA member will create targeted outreach materials, develop volunteer coordination systems, and design toolkits that improve volunteer management practices. Additionally, the RSVP Food Security VISTA member will raise awareness about food insecurity among older adults by conducting research, developing advocacy tools, and supporting educational campaigns. This program not only addresses the immediate need for food access in under-resourced communities but also empowers older adults to contribute to long-term solutions. By the end of the service term, the program will leave a lasting impact through improved volunteer infrastructure and increased community engagement in the fight against hunger. Member Duties The VISTA RSVP Food Security Fellow will build the capacity of nonprofit partners to address food insecurity in Los Angeles by developing systems for volunteer recruitment, engaging, and retention for aged 55 and older. They will create volunteer management workflows, toolkits, outreach templates, and training resources to develop sustainable systems for volunteer engagement and management. Additionally, they will conduct research and create advocacy tools to raise awareness about food insecurity among older adults, helping to strengthen community involvement and long‑term impact. Program Benefits Training, Childcare assistance if eligible, Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Stipend, Health Coverage*, Education award upon successful completion of service, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend. For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit Terms Permits working at another job during off hours Car recommended Permits attendance at school during off hours Service Areas Veterans Health Community Outreach Elder Care Hunger Skills General Skills Recruitment Community Organization Team Work Leadership Non-Profit Management Communications Program Type AmeriCorps VISTA Program L.A. Works - VISTA RSVP Food Security Fellow Program Start/End Date 09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027 Work Schedule Full Time Education level College graduate Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations CALIFORNIA Los Angeles/Orange County Languages English Spanish Contact Alison Petsod Hixson 570 W Avenue 26 Los Angeles CA 90065 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps