2025 Safe Passages Program Associate VISTA The Safe Passages' VISTA Program aligns with the organization's mission to break the cycle of poverty by actively engaging youth and families in creating a comprehensive service network. VISTAs are placed in school-based Family Resource Centers and school-based Expanded Learning Programs throughout Alameda County, as well as on special projects at Safe Passages. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Safe Passages Program Associate VISTAs are matched with various Safe Passages' departments, such as Program Development, Food Security, Public Health, Communications, and Volunteer Management. Members will serve as part of a team to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Safe Passages programming through activities such as grant writing, coordinating food distributions and community gardens, volunteer recruitment and outreach, health education workshops, social media management and content creation. Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours . Service Areas : Housing , Education , Children/Youth , Health , Hunger , Disaster Relief , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization . Skills : Non-Profit Management , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Community Organization , Communications , Youth Development , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Team Work , Public Speaking .