AmeriCorps*VISTA
Volunteers
in Service to America (VISTA) members work
toward eradicating poverty in our communities by
developing sustainable systems to help people
help themselves. Members must be 18 years
old and have self-initiative, flexibility and
organizational skills. Responsible member
with college degrees or at least three years of
work experience preferred. Among other
challenges, VISTA members work to improve:
- Literacy
- Health
Services
- Housing
Opportunities
- Crime
Prevention
Service
Team:
- Members
commit to one year of full-time (40 hours
per week) service.
- Term
dates vary according. See specific
position descriptions for
details.
Benefits
of Service:
- Living
allowance of approximately $11,388 for the
year of service (before taxes)
- $4,725
education award or $1,200 year-end cash
stipend upon completion of the terms of
service
- $200
per month housing allowance paid directly to
the landlord
- Health
insurance and workers compensation insurance
- 10
paid vacation days, 10 paid sick days, and 9
paid holidays
- Student
loan deferment on qualified student loans
- Childcare
assistance, if eligible
- Reimbursement
for relocation expenses
- Non-competitive
eligibility for federal civil service jobs
upon completion of the terms of service
- AmeriCorps
VISTA service gear
- Service
and professional development trainings
To
learn more about the AmeriCorps*VISTA Program or
other AmeriCorps program, click
here or begin the application
process.
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