Jesse Thomas, VISTA Project Manager

AmeriCorps VISTA Programs through Neighbors Building Neighborhoods

What is the AmeriCorps VISTA Program?

Founded in 1965, Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is an anti-poverty program designed to provide needed resources to nonprofit organizations and public agencies to increase their capacity to lift communities out of poverty. AmeriCorps VISTA provides opportunities for Americans 18 years or older from a diverse range of backgrounds to dedicate a year of full-time service with an organization (“sponsor”) to create or expand programs designed to empower individuals and communities in overcoming poverty.

The power of AmeriCorps VISTA is extraordinary, and brings talented, passionate people on board to create or enhance your anti-poverty program by expanding the capacity of your organization.

AmeriCorps VISTA members come equipped with the talent and drive to be a game-changer for your organization.

 

Who can be an AmeriCorps Member and what are the Organization Eligibility Requirements?

Organizations recruit individuals directly to serve through their program. AmeriCorps members in the VISTA program must:
  • Be 18 years or older (no upper age limit)
  • Pass a national service criminal history check
  • Meet the current program citizenship status eligibility requirements

Organization Eligibility Requirements:  Public, private, or faith-based nonprofit organizations as well as local or state agencies can become an AmeriCorps VISTA project sponsor.

Responsibilities and Expectations of Project Sponsors/Organizations

  • Project sponsors must be able to direct the project, supervise the AmeriCorps VISTA members, and provide necessary administrative support to complete the goals and objectives of the project.  The goals and objectives must be clearly defined and directed towards alleviating problems of low-income communities and meet the regulations of the AmeriCorps VISTA program.
  • One consistent goal for every AmeriCorps VISTA project must be the sustainability of the project by the sponsoring agency and low-income community after AmeriCorps VISTA project sponsorship ends.

Reach out to the VISTA Project Manager at NBN to discuss if your organization would be an eligible as a project site for AmeriCorps VISTA Members. 

 

How do I apply to become an AmeriCorps VISTA Member?

My AmeriCorps Application Portal:  APPLY HERE Currently, NBN does not have any VISTA positions available on the application portal – check back on this webpage another time or contact the project manager for more information.

Learn more about AmeriCorps VISTA HERE.