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My AmeriCorps VISTA Story

DisclaimerOpinions or points of view expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official position of, or a position that is endorsed by, CNCS or the AmeriCorps program.” Adapted from: https://egrants.cns.gov/provisions/ACProvisions2012.pdf

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What do you see?

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50 Million People

This is 15% of our population

2 out of 10 children are living in poverty

In 2012, 50 million people were living in poverty in the U.S.

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AmeriCorps VISTA’s mission

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) builds capacity in nonprofit organizations and communities to help

bring individuals and communities out of poverty.

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AmeriCorps VISTAs…

Recruit volunteers Develop and createtraining programs

Plan events

Build partnerships Raise funds

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AmeriCorps VISTAs change lives

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AmeriCorps VISTAs change too!

FINDING JOBS GROWING SKILLS GROWING MORE

69% of VISTA alumni report that being a VISTA improved their chances of finding a job.

84% of VISTA alumni refined their leadership skills and 93% of alumni refined their communication skills.

80% of VISTA alumni continue to volunteer after their term ofservice ends.

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AmeriCorps VISTA History and Facts

• VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) was started by President Lyndon Johnson as part of the War on Poverty

• Around 7,000 members serve each year and over 200,000 have served since 1965

• VISTAs serve at more than 1,100 projects nationwide – such as Habitat for Humanity, International; American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters; Communities in Schools; United Way

• Members serve full-time for one year orfor 8-10 weeks as Summer Associates

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Additional AmeriCorps Programs

• AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a full-time residential program for men and women, ages 18-24, that strengthens communities while developing leaders through direct, team-based national and community service.

• AmeriCorps State/National supports a broad range of local service programs that engage thousands of Americans in intensive service to meet critical community needs. Members may serve full- or part-time and must be over the age of 17.

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Why Join AmeriCorps?

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Why Join AmeriCorps VISTA?

Build career skills

Have an adventure

Serve yourcommunity/country

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Benefits

• Living allowance• Money towards college or student loans• Professional development training• Support with child care and health care

costs• Non-Competitive Eligibility status when

applying to jobs with the federal government

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VISTA Summer Associates

• Serve for 8 – 10 weeks (full-time) during the summer

• Living allowance• Money towards college or student loans• Professional development training

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How to Join AmeriCorps VISTA

#JoinVISTA

AmeriCorps.gov/VISTA

Facebook.com/AmeriCorpsVISTA

twitter.com/VISTAbuzz

Linkedin.com/company/americorps-vista

Instagram.com/nationalservice

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Questions?