ReEstablish Richmond is now recruiting to fill an AmeriCorps position! This is a project in partnership with the International Rescue Committee in Richmond and Charlottesville.
We need to fill an AmeriCorps position that will begin service in September 2025. The AmeriCorps program is supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors to engage adults in public service work with a goal of helping others and meeting critical needs in the community.
Position Description:
To apply for AmeriCorps Position, please complete the interest form linked here and upload your resume and cover letter through the form.
Year of Service: September 2025 - August 2026
Proposed activities will be supported, in part, with federal funds from the AmeriCorps State program sub-granted through the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Department of Social Services. Activities are contingent upon funding availability and award from AmeriCorps.
Learn more about the AmeriCorps Program
Interest Form Deadline: August 31, 2025
Steps to apply:
Complete the interest form linked here.
Upload a copy of your resume to the folder linked in the interest form.
Qualified candidates will be notified for an interview.
Final candidates must also apply through the AmeriCorps Portal and comply with the IRC for Human Resources Onboarding.
The AmeriCorps program provides public service opportunities for adults to help others and address critical community needs. Participants must commit to one year of full-time service.
IRC Partnership:
This grant was received in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The IRC in Charlottesville will serve as the primary Human Resources contact for these positions, but the work site will be with ReEstablish Richmond, and these positions will be supervised by a member of ReEstablish Richmond staff.
AmeriCorps Members have been building staff capacity for ReEstablish Richmond since 2016!
2016-2017 AmeriCorps VISTAs: Elizabeth Gerde + Sharon Singer
2017-2018 AmeriCorps VISTAs: Helen Rai + Cheryn Rapp
2018-2019 AmeriCorps VISTAs: Maura Sinnenberg + Carla Grinstead
2020-2021 AmeriCorps Members: Megan Essex, Shermeen Imam, Sarah Amick
2021-2022 AmeriCorps Members: Katie Brown + Erin Harper
2022-2023 AmeriCorps Members: Mary Wagner, Erin Harper, Jo Patzig, Maris Laney
2023-2024 AmeriCorps Members: Qadeem Halimi, Rosa Lovo, Jo Patzig, Zain Ahmad
2024-2025 AmeriCorps Members: Sara Haroun + Meg Yoder