AmeriCorps VISTA Members, Leaders and Summer Associates

AmeriCorps VISTA Members, including VISTA Leaders, vary in age and come from a range of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Each VISTA commits to at least one year of full-time service on a specific project operated by a sponsor. A member's service focuses on creating or expanding an organization's specific anti-poverty program and building the program's capacity, to ensure sustainability once VISTA resources are withdrawn.

The AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate Program allows members to serve through an existing VISTA project for eight, nine or ten weeks during the summer months. Summer associates may perform both direct service as well as capacity building activities.

Both VISTA members and summer associates live and serve in some of our nation's poorest areas. They receive a modest living allowance and other benefits during their service. After successfully completing a term of service, they may receive either a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (which can be used to pay for college or student loans), or an end-of-service cash stipend. Individuals interested in serving as a VISTA should apply here.

AmeriCorps VISTA supports approximately 7600 full-time VISTA members and summer associates who serve with around 920 sponsors. They leverage people, financial and material resources to develop sustainable solutions to challenges in low-income communities across the country.