The Nourishment of the Body is Food,
The Nourishment of the Soul is Feeding Others.
Nourishing Louisiana:
An AmeriCorps VISTA Program
The Nourishing Louisiana AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) program, led by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul New Orleans, is a federal grant program that addresses the critical issues of food insecurity and equitable healthcare access in vulnerable communities across Southeast Louisiana.
Our Mission to Fight Food Insecurity and Improve Healthcare Access
Roughly 1 in 7 people in Louisiana struggle to provide a healthy meal for themselves or their household. Food insecurity affects our most vulnerable community members every day. Nourishing Louisiana works to address this systemic issue in 3 key ways:
1) Providing SNAP application assistance to ensure those who are eligible have access to this benefit;
2) Build capacity at food pantries so that they can continue to serve the growing numbers of residents in need; and
3) Conducting outreach to inform vulnerable residents of food and nutritional resources in their area.
Louisiana's senior citizens have the lowest access to clinical healthcare in the nation, and our state ranks last in behavioral health, mortality, and physical health outcomes. Our team works to meet those in need where they are in the community. Nourishing Louisiana tackles healthcare inequities by coordinating mobile services and health events at sites such as food pantries and community centers, distributing health and hygiene products to families in need, and incentivizing healthy choices such as COVID and flu immunizations.
Ready to Make A Difference?
$877.66 (Pre-Tax)
$969.78 (Pre-Tax)
$6,495
$6,495
Up to $1,800
Up to $3,000
Up to $750
Up to $750
Relocation allowance (moves over 50 miles)
End-of-service cash stipend
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
Bi-Weekly Living Allowances
Leaders
Members
Additional Information
Only Federal taxes are taken out of the living allowance, State taxes are not.
VISTA Leaders must have successfully completed one year of National Service, to become a VISTA lead
VISTA Virtual Member Orientation (VMO), On-Site Orientation and Training (OSOT) and ongoing professional development opportunities
Loan Forbearance and deferment for qualified student loans during active service
Healthcare Benefits
Non-competitive eligibility for a federal government position, if qualified
Childcare assistance, if qualified, during active service
OR
AmeriCorps Program Benefits
We’re Accepting Applications!
We’re accepting applications for the 2023-2024 VISTA Program year. Review and apply below. If you have any questions about the program, contact us at nourishing@svdpneworleans.org!
VISITA Program Requirements
Must be U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States
Have successfully obtained a High School diploma or its equivalent prior to the start of the program
Agree to and pass a criminal background check
Ability to serve full time for the program term, generally Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Now Hiring! Apply to Become a VISTA Today!
Orleans Parish Outreach VISTA
Coordinate community events that focus on improving healthcare and access to food for those in need, conduct community outreach to residents to raise awareness of critical resources in their area, and build capacity at food pantries through volunteer recruitment and other indirect support
Jefferson Parish Outreach VISTA
Coordinate community events that focus on improving healthcare and access to food for those in need, conduct community outreach to residents to raise awareness of critical resources in their area, and build capacity at food pantries through volunteer recruitment and other indirect support
Washington Parish Outreach VISTA
Coordinate community events that focus on improving healthcare and access to food for those in need, conduct community outreach to residents to raise awareness of critical resources in their area, and build capacity at food pantries through volunteer recruitment and other indirect support
St. Charles Parish Outreach VISTA
Coordinate community events that focus on improving healthcare and access to food for those in need, conduct community outreach to residents to raise awareness of critical resources in their area, and build capacity at food pantries through volunteer recruitment and other indirect support
Plaquemines Parish Outreach VISTA
Coordinate community events that focus on improving healthcare and access to food for those in need, conduct community outreach to residents to raise awareness of critical resources in their area, and build capacity at food pantries through volunteer recruitment and other indirect support
Partnerships and Fundraising VISTA
Do you have grant writing or fundraising experience? Help us strengthen our program’s resources and connections through fundraising and partnership development. Help implement fundraising campaigns and facilitate regular group meetings of community organizations to share information and resources.
Training and Resource Development VISTA
Support the training and professional development of team members by assessing their learning needs, researching or developing training tools, and expanding on our existing resource guide. Collaborate with leadership to facilitate group professional development opportunities.