What are the responsibilities and job description for the Age Friendly LV VISTA-UWGLV position at AmeriCorps?
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) is committed to improving lives and community conditions. We strive to create population level change in the areas of education, community stability, and healthy aging and ensure individuals who experience crises have the supports they need to rebound. We focus on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address these concerns and through staff of UWGLV who lead efforts across all three-issue areas, we address issues at the programmatic and systemic levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes. We utilize the collective impact framework as a method for this problem solving of complex social issues and we embrace and promote practices as an asset towards creating positive change.
Member Duties : The Age-Friendly LV VISTA will help make the Lehigh Valley a better place to age by tackling social isolation and promoting connections for older adults through active community outreach and engagement. Based in Allentown, this role will raise awareness about isolation’s impact on health, connect dementia caregivers to vital resources, and strengthen partnerships with local organizations. The VISTA will support initiatives like Senior Appreciation bags, assess and expand available services, and coordinate coalitions and workgroups by streamlining communications and materials. A key focus will be creating and promoting intergenerational and social connectedness opportunities that enhance quality of life for older residents.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , 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 .
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Hurricane Katrina , Housing , Environment , Tribal , Community Outreach , Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Community and Economic Development , Veterans , Elder Care , Homelessness , Public Health AmeriCorps , Children/Youth , Education , Neighborhood Revitalization , Disaster Relief , Ex-Offender Reentry , Public Safety , Homeland Security , Health , Entrepreneur/Business , Technology , Hunger .
Hurricane Katrina , Housing , Environment , Tribal , Community Outreach , Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Community and Economic Development , Veterans , Elder Care , Homelessness , Public Health AmeriCorps , Children/Youth , Education , Neighborhood Revitalization , Disaster Relief , Ex-Offender Reentry , Public Safety , Homeland Security , Health , Entrepreneur/Business , Technology , Hunger .
Skills :
Recruitment , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Public Health , Counseling , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Youth Development , Urban Planning , Social Services , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Non-Profit Management , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking , Education .
Recruitment , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Public Health , Counseling , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Youth Development , Urban Planning , Social Services , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Non-Profit Management , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking , Education .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Age Friendly LV VISTA-UWGLV
Program Start/End Date
05/04/2026 - 05/03/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City
Accepting Applications
From 04/07/2026 To 12/31/2026
Contact
Jennifer Nicolosi
1110 American Pkwy NE
Allentown PA 18109
16108075741
jennifern@unitedwayglv.org
unitedwayglv.org
Listing ID
114917