AmeriCorps VISTA Program
Immunize Colorado's AmeriCorps VISTA program, the Colorado Immunity Corps ("CO-mmunity Corps") was recently approved for its fourth program year. Since 2020, members have built capacity at local public health departments and federally-qualified health centers; promoting immunization knowledge and improving access to immunizations and related healthcare services in underserved Colorado communities.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation's most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.
Colorado Immunity Corps in Numbers - 2023 Update
members placed at several host sites
individuals with increased health knowledge
Vaccines administered to community members
organizations with increased efficacy or capacity
Frequently Asked Questions
For Prospective Members
Current Members
Bennett Nye
Immunization Outreach & Education Coordinator VISTA - Jefferson County Public Health Department
Alex Selig
Immunization Outreach & Education Coordinator VISTA - Adams County Health Department
Aiyana Bolar
Immunization Outreach & Education Coordinator - Immunize Colorado
Darla Stuart
Immunization Outreach & Education Coordinator - Tepeyac Community Health Center
Jim Peelman
Immunization Outreach & Education Coordinator VISTA - Inner City Health Center
Christian Vieweg
VISTA Leader - Immunize Colorado
Skye Ziegler
Immunization Outreach & Education Coordinator - Boulder County Public Health
Open Positions & VISTA Assignment Descriptions
Join the Colorado Immunity Corps and become an Immunization Education & Outreach Coordinator! We are still accepting applications for the 2023/24 program year until August 2024. Following our anticipated program renewal for 2024-25, we are expecting additional host sites to open up as current members complete their terms and new host site partnerships are formed. Check out our current list of available host sites below:
- Garfield County Public Health (Glenwood Springs & Rifle, Colorado)
Please note that each host site has a VISTA Assignment Description (VAD) that is intended as a guide for your year of service and may shift based on the site's needs. See examples of previous program VADs below:
- Mesa County Public Health (Grand Junction, Colorado)
- Gunnison County Public Health (Gunnison, Colorado)
- Garfield County Public Health (Glenwood Springs & Rifle, Colorado)
- Chaffee County Public Health (Salida, Colorado)
Apply to the CO-mmunity Corps
To apply for the Colorado Immunity Corps AmeriCorps VISTA program, please follow these steps:
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Familiarize yourself with the AmeriCorps VISTA program and the Colorado Immunity Corps.
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Complete an application on the MyAmeriCorps portal. Search "Immunize Colorado" to find our service listing and apply!
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After completing your application, an Immunize Colorado staff member will follow up with you and usually within the same day. We like to be quick!
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If selected, you will be invited for an initial Zoom or phone interview with Immunize Colorado staff.
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Your application materials will then be sent to the host site(s) that you are interested in. The host site(s) will then let program staff know if they would like to set up an interview with you and the site team.