SerVermont - Arlington Common VISTA

The Arlington Common is a community hub that enhances and strengthens the Arlington area through creativity, wellness, fitness, and education. Nestled between the beautiful Battenkill River and the Green Mountain Range, Arlington is the quintessential Vermont village close to Manchester and Bennington. Through communication and outreach efforts, the VISTA member will connect and expand our partnerships with other local organizations and communities that The Common serves by building relationships, designing curricula, and piloting programs. The VISTA member will partner with the Battenkill Valley Health Center, a federally-funded health clinic, Arlington High School, whose students seek a non-traditional educational path, and other non-profit organizations to break the cycle of poverty. The VISTA member will: 1. alongside staff/the board, help to develop an internship program for students interested in employment training; 2. a wellness/fitness program for those who need but don¿t have access to such opportunities; 3. a sustainable plan for various local food insecurity and poverty alleviation organizations; 4. as well as a volunteer system to build community and connection throughout Arlington. If you are passionate about community, join a small but mighty team committed to developing a new, creative, and entrepreneurially-spirited organization. This position couples living in a beautiful place with meaningful work. The area offers convenient access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing while only two hours from Burlington and roughly three hours from Boston and New York City. Check out our website: arlingtoncommon.org.