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 through the form.


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What is AmeriCorps?

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.

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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. 


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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:

  1. Complete the interest form linked here.

  2. Upload a copy of your resume to the folder linked in the interest form.

  3. Qualified candidates will be notified for an interview.

  4. Final candidates must also apply through the AmeriCorps Portal and comply with the IRC for Human Resources Onboarding.


AmeriCorps Members have been building staff capacity for ReEstablish Richmond since 2016!

2016-2017 VISTAs: Elizabeth Gerde + Sharon Singer

2016-2017 AmeriCorps VISTAs: Elizabeth Gerde + Sharon Singer

2017-2018 VISTAs: Helen Rai + Cheryn Rapp

2017-2018 AmeriCorps VISTAs: Helen Rai + Cheryn Rapp

2018-2019 VISTAs: Maura Sinnenberg + Carla Grinstead

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