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What is AmeriCorps*VISTA?

AmeriCorps*VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. VISTA has been on the front lines in the fight against poverty in America for more than 40 years.  Nonprofit agencies participate in this great opportunity if the agency addresses one or more of the following issues:

What VISTA Members Do

VISTA members commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, strengthen community groups, and much more. With passion, commitment, and hard work, you'll create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.

Become an AmeriCorps*VISTA

Are you interested in becoming an AmeriCorps*VISTA in the Mid-South?  By serving through VISTA, you’ll gain new skills, friends, and  experiences—plus you’ll get the satisfaction that comes from helping others. During your service, you’ll also receive a modest living allowance, health care, and other benefits. And, upon completing your service, you can choose to receive either an education award worth $4,725 to pay for college, or $1,200 in cash.

Become a VISTA Sponsor

Public, private, and faith-based nonprofit organizations-as well as local, state and federal organizations-can benefit greatly from linking up with AmeriCorps VISTA. Project sponsors are not required to provide a financial match but must be able to direct the project, supervise the members, and provide necessary administrative support to complete the goals and objectives of the project.  For more information, contact Kevin Dean or Alayne Shoenfeld at 523-2425.

Sample Forms and Templates for VISTA sites 

Visit the National AmeriCorps website

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