Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley AmeriCorps VISTA

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.

Benefits

Living Allowance, Education Award, Healthiest You Telehealth, Student loan forgiveness program, Non-Compete Eligibility for Government Jobs

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

At least 18 years old

Have a HS diploma or G.E.D.

Able to report in person for work in Lehigh, Northampton or Carbon counties.

Able to secure clearances to work with vulnerable populations (Act 153).

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