Camp Shield Development VISTA
AmeriCorps
Houston, TX 77003
Description
Camp Shield’s mission is collaborating to empower Veterans – emotionally, socially and physically – to ensure they thrive After Military Service. Our vision is to reduce the risk of Veteran homelessness and suicide by providing a secure and comfortable healing environment for the Veteran and their children to heal and grow. To achieve this vision, Camp Shield provides a series of workshops, mastermind book clubs, peer-to-peer support groups, retreats, financial assistance and resource referral services. This will include a transitional housing program in the future.
Member Duties : By assisting with the development of fundraising systems and partnerships, the VISTA project will increase Camp SHiEld’s capacity to address susceptibility to suicide, poverty, and homelessness among Veterans and their families. Objectives of this role include: developing fundraising event strategy and planning tools, building donor and sponsor prospecting and tracking systems, creating outreach and sponsorship materials, and documenting stewardship processes that support long-term donor engagement and fundraising sustainability.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Health , Veterans , Children/Youth , Homelessness .
Community Outreach , Health , Veterans , Children/Youth , Homelessness .
Skills :
Communications , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Recruitment , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Veterans , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Public Speaking .
Communications , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Recruitment , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Veterans , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Public Speaking .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Camp Shield Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date
06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
TEXAS Houston/Galveston
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 04/21/2026 To 05/08/2026
Contact
Lisa Milz
2929 McKinney St
Houston TX 77003
8323179885
lmilz@campshield.org
https://www.campshield.org
Listing ID
129347
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