AmeriCorps VISTA

The City of Monroe

Is AmericCorps VISTA Right for You?

Community Change Agent

Thinks global, acts local
Believes in social justice

Altruistic Adventurer

Champions sustainable solutions
Seeks road less traveled

GAP Year Go-Getter

Craves real world skills
Needs to pay off student loans

Pragmatic Professional

Focuses on Building a career
Wants to pay for grad school

Benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA

Living Allowance

Receive a modest bi-weekly living allowance to cover basic expenses.

Relocation Allowance

If you move 50+ miles from your home to a new community, you receive relocation travel assistance and a settling-in allowance.

End of Service Award

Choose between a Segal Education Award ($6,195) to pay for a range of education expenses or a cash stipend ($1,800).

Healthcare Beneﬁt

Choose between reimbursement for healthcare or a healthcare plan. Dental and vision are also included.

Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE)

NCE is a unique hiring path which makes it easier for federal agencies to hire you.

Professional Development Training

Attend in-person and virtual professional development opportunities throughout the year.

Child Care

You may be eligible to receive a child care benefit if you have children under the age of 13.

And many more beneﬁts...

You can ﬁnd them at VISTACampus.gov/in-service/beneﬁts-service.

How to Apply

Create a Profile
Create a proﬁle on my.americorps.gov.
Search Opportunities
Go to my.americorps.gov and search for AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities that are of interest to you.
Apply
Once you find the AmeriCorps VISTA project right for you, submit an application.
Interview
If selected by the project, you’ll be contacted for an interview.
Begin Service
Attend training and begin your year of service, if selected for the position.

Who Can Apply?

AmeriCorps VISTA members must be 18 and over.
AmeriCorps VISTA service is open to U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, Lawful Permanent Residents and persons legally residing in a state that have one of the following legal residency classiﬁcations: refugee, asylum or asylee, or temporary protected status.