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CENTRAL COAST OVERDOSE PREVENTION

AmeriCorps VISTA Member with Central Coast Overdose Prevention

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Monterey, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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What they do

A Community or Political Organizer works to unite citizens around a concern, ranging from reducing environmental pollution to fighting prejudice. Can be involved in organizing and working on political campaigns to advance social goals.

$61,822 / year median in California

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Benefits:

Health benefit plan Relocation and settling-in allowance Professional development opportunities Alumni network Interest forbearance Student loan deferment $7,395 Segal Education Award or a $1,800 cash stipend Bi-weekly living stipend Free uniforms Wellness resources Overdose prevention Help save lives by supporting local overdose prevention coalitions. VISTA Volunteers help design community assessments, build communications campaigns, and strengthen local partnerships. Healthy Communities Help build capacity of organizations working on a range of public health initiatives. VISTA Volunteers develop evaluation plans, design training programs, and create community outreach materials. About Us Central Coast Overdose Prevention (CCODP) is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting client and community health through outreach, education, and compassionate care. We serve individuals navigating substance use, homelessness, and reentry from incarceration, as well as youth and families impacted by these challenges. Guided by values of dignity, inclusion, and resilience, our team works across Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties to build trust, expand access to resources, and create lasting community change. www.ccodp.org About AmeriCorps AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. Through a partnership between AmeriCorps and PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact, AmeriCorps Volunteers are placed in high need areas throughout California to help build capacity of organizations and coalitions to address overdose prevention and build healthier communities. Benefits Bi-weekly living stipend $7,395 Segal Education Award or a $1,800 cash stipend Student loan deferment Interest forbearance Alumni network Professional development opportunities Relocation and settling-in allowance Health benefit plan Requirements Must be able to commit to a 12-month term (40 hours/week) and serve on-site within California communities. Relocation and settling-in allowance are available.

Pay:

$32,370.00 per year People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Can you commit to working a 12-month term at 40 hours per week? Are you able to work on-site in Monterey, CA?

Work Location:

In person Flexible work from home options available.