VHA - New River Shelter Expansion VISTA

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 New River Community Action (NRCA) in Radford, VA, and the Town of Blacksburg. The work will be located at the Town’s Housing and Community Connections office in Blacksburg, VA. New River Community Action (NRCA) works to reduce poverty and strengthen stability across the New River Valley by providing housing, homeless assistance, early childhood education, and supportive services. Through its seasonal shelter program, To Our House, and regional partnerships, NRCA serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness in communities where need exceeds available shelter capacity. Rising homelessness data highlights the need for expanded, coordinated shelter solutions in the New River Valley. The New River Shelter Expansion VISTA will build capacity by developing resources to expand shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness. The VISTA will formalize To Our House policies and procedures, research comparable shelter models, and assess feasibility, costs, and funding pathways for expanded, year-round, and day shelter options. The VISTA will also establish systems for homelessness data sharing among regional partners, strengthening collaboration and supporting the local Continuum of Care. This work will equip NRCA and its partners with data, tools, and strategies to expand shelter access and improve regional coordination.

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Member Duties : The VISTA member will lead a comprehensive effort to strengthen and expand shelter services in the New River Valley. They will formalize To Our House operations by creating a detailed policies and procedures manual, create guest registration and survey to be implemented, and explore successful shelter models in comparable regions. The VISTA will increase capacity for data collection, improve public awareness of challenges to housing access, plan and execute two events for the housing community, stakeholders, and people with lived experience. They will work with the Department of Housing and Community Development on data sharing and collaboration and create a sustainable system for data sharing between partners. By building the research, coordination, and planning infrastructure needed for informed action, the VISTA will gain experience in program evaluation, systems design, stakeholder facilitation, data analysis, and strategic planning.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Training , Relocation Allowance , Local and Regional Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* .

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .
  
  

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

Writing/Editing , General Skills , Leadership , Urban Planning , Non-Profit Management , Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Social Services , Team Work , Communications .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

VHA - New River Shelter Expansion VISTA

Program Start/End Date

08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations VIRGINIA

Accepting Applications

From 04/15/2026 To 07/17/2026

Contact Hannah Moore

2800 Patterson Ave

Richmond VA 23221

9102582420

hmoore@vahousingalliance.org

www.vahousingalliance.org

Listing ID 95308