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Page 1: Enter the title of your story. My AmeriCorps VISTA Story Disclaimer Opinions or points of view expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter(s)

Enter the title of your story

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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 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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Questions?