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Be a VISTA!
As an AmeriCorps member in the VISTA program, you will gain the skills to support a nonprofit organization or local government that is striving to make sustainable change in areas that affect poverty—such as education, public health, climate, access to benefits, and more. Through hands-on activities like fundraising, grant writing, research, and volunteer recruitment, you'll gain valuable professional experience and develop leadership skills that will serve you for a lifetime.
Not only will you deepen your knowledge of the local community, but you will have the chance to connect with the VISTA network to create lasting relationships. There are many benefits to service—some measurable, like career development and post-service opportunities, and others more lasting, like personal growth, perspective, and purpose. Throughout a VISTA year you gain a chance to participate in opportunities that prepare you for a life of service in the public, private, or nonprofit sector. We are looking for individuals who feel called to make a difference and recognize that real change starts with individuals who are willing to take the initiative to proactively serve their communities.
Benefits
All AmeriCorps VISTA programs have basic benefits provided directly by AmeriCorps including:
- A living allowance that is disbursed biweekly
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Relocation Reimbursement
- Childcare
- Non-Competivitve Eligibility for Federal Jobs
- Healthcare Benefits
- An ‘End of Service Benefit’ of and Education Award (currently +$7k) or a Cash Stipend
For more details on these benefits and other basic benefits visit this AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits page
Professional Development
While many of our members join the program post grad, others come from a wide range of professional backgrounds, looking to transition into nonprofit or government work. We also welcome retirees who want to stay engaged and give back to their communities. No matter where you are starting from, AmeriCorps offers a unique opportunity to grow, learn, and make an impact. Most of our roles allow you to take on responsibilities and lead projects that go far beyond what you typically find in a standard entry-level position.
- Orientation & training with HandsOn Greater Phoenix staff
- Training provided by host sites
- Deeper Community Knowledge
- Indirect service experience
- Monthly VISTA network training luncheon events
- Volunteer Leader training to lead a HandsOn Calendar Project
- $600 Professional Development Fund
- And much more!
If you are looking into becoming a VISTA, check out our VISTA RESOURCES for some extra support before heading in!
APPLY TODAY!
Eligibility:
- Be 18 years or older (no upper age limit)
- Hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state.
Want to speak with someone before applying? Sign up for a 15-minute phone call with our current VISTA Program manager here. Schedule Appointment
We are always accepting applications!
Please note that we are currently considering applications on an ongoing basis, and you should apply as soon as possible for the best consideration.
HandsOn Open Recruitment - Use this listing if you are interested in more than one of our open positions, if you aren't sure about which position you might be interested in, or if you are interested in our program but none of our current openings (we have new openings every few months). Click here to find out more information!
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