Illinois Institute For Rural Affairs

Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs

Programs with the IIRA will vary based on site, and can include building sustainability for initiatives such as after school programs, community gardens and food sustainability programs, education and social emotional learning initiatives, job search programs, job skills programs, and other poverty alleviation initiatives based on the needs of the community and site. We have had VISTA members serve across Illinois in Macomb, Shelbyville, Stronghurst, Mattoon, Girard, Monmouth, and Carthage.

The list is always growing so please check with us to see if there are any openings near you! Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Members will work on various initiatives based on site, duties can include fundraising, grant writing, volunteer recruitment and training, development of program materials, program development for new initiatives, building partnerships and publicity for programs, and capacity building initiatives.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Health , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development , Hunger , Education , Community Outreach .

Skills :

Conflict Resolution , Recruitment , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work , Communications .