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Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps

Fighting to alleviate poverty in Philadelphia through volunteer service in City departments.

About

Members of the Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps work with City departments to fight injustices and causes of poverty. This program:

Increases capacity for departments that serve low-income individuals and communities.
Produces alumni who are civically engaged, passionate, and employable.
Promotes 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.

Connect

Address	1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Room 1610 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email	ServeVISTA@phila.gov
	Phone: (215) 686-0823
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Join the VISTA Corps

We're now accepting applications for the 2023–2024 VISTA program.

Before you apply, explore the service pathways and learn about the requirements and benefits of becoming a VISTA.

Applications are currently open for the:

Full-year, general VISTA program, for one year of service with a City department.
Full-year, VISTA leader program, for one year of service in support of the VISTA program.

The summer VISTA program is paused for 2023. If you’re interested in applying for a summer position in 2024, review the requirements and benefits and sign up for updates from Serve Philadelphia.