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AMERICORPS VISTA

Join over 7,000 AmeriCorps members in the VISTA program 

who are united in our mission to alleviate poverty.

AmeriCorps VISTA members serve with nonprofit 

organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments 

to make sustainable change in areas that effect 

poverty, including education, public health, climate, 

access to benefits, and more. Through activities such 

as fundraising, grant writing, research, and volunteer 

recruitment, AmeriCorps members gain professional 

experience and leadership skills, preparing them for a 

life of service in the public, private, or nonprofit sector.

7,000 

members serve annually.

Individuals can choose to serve full 

time for a year or during the summer.

4,500 

sites across the United States

78%

serve in their hometown

260,000

members since 1965

46%

of alumni employed within six 

months of serving attributed their 

employment to their connections 

made during service.

“Since starting with AmeriCorps VISTA, it’s definitely 

helped me figure out that this is what I want to do with 

my future. It solidified my career and personal goals.”

Shakira Cruz Gonzalez

City of New Orleans Office of Human Rights and Equity 
AmeriCorps.gov/VISTA @AmeriCorpsVISTA

Living Allowance

Receive a modest bi-weekly living allowance 

to cover basic expenses.

Child Care

You may be eligible to receive a child care benefit 

if you have children under the age of 13.

Relocation Allowance

If you move 50+ miles from your home to a 

new community, you receive relocation travel 

assistance and a settling-in allowance.

Professional Development Training

Attend in-person and virtual professional 

development opportunities throughout the year.

End of Service Award

Choose between a Segal Education Award to 

pay for a range of education expenses or a cash 

stipend. Members who are 55+ at the start of 

their service term are eligible to transfer their 

education award to a qualifying family member.

Non-Competitive Eligibility

NCE is a special hiring status that enables you to 

apply for federal jobs without having to go through 

the standard public competitive selection process. 

That means that you can be appointed to federal 

positions that may not be available to the general 

public. In addition, your application could be 

processed faster than others.

Healthcare Benefit

Choose between reimbursement for healthcare or a 

healthcare plan. Dental and vision also are included.

And many more benefits...

You can find them at 

AmeriCorps.gov/VISTABenefits.

Benefits of Serving

How to Apply

Who can Apply

• AmeriCorps members must be 

18 and over (no upper age limit).

• AmeriCorps VISTA service is 

open to applicants who hold 

one of the following citizenship 

or legal residency statuses:

• US citizen

• US National

• Lawful Permanent Resident 

(i.e. Green Card status)

• Persons legally residing within 

a state. Examples may include 

those holding the following 

classifications: refugee, 

asylee, temporary protected 

status throughout VISTA 

service, and holding Deferred 

Action for Childhood Arrivals 

(DACA) status.

CREATE A PROFILE 1 Enter your contact information to get started.

SEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Go to my.americorps.gov and search for 

AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities.

2

INTERVIEW

If selected by the project, you’ll be contacted 

for an interview.

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BEGIN SERVICE

If selected for the position, you will attend training 

and begin your year of service.

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APPLY

Create an application that includes a motivational 

statement, skills, and references. Apply to up to 10 

service opportunities that interest you.

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