Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps

Be a changemaker in Philadelphia!

The Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps is an AmeriCorps program that places members in city departments working on anti-poverty projects.

Serve Philadelphia VISTA members serve full-time (30 hours/week) for one year focused on systems level change and capacity building within our city government. The role of Serve Philadelphia VISTA members is an important for moving the City’s anti-poverty strategy forward by:

• Increasing capacity for departments that serve low-income individuals and communities.
• Producing alumni who are civically engaged, passionate, and employable.
• Promoting best practices in community engagement and sustainable solutions.

Each VISTA position is unique to its department or initiative. VISTAs build capacity by:

• Creating tools, systems, and guides for a department.
• Generating resources through partnerships, volunteers, or grant-writing.
• Developing, organizing, and assessing programs, events, or meetings.
• Supporting, establishing, or strengthening partnerships across departments and sectors.