AmeriCorps VISTA

VISTA Members make a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at one of The Alliance’s service partner organizations. Members focus their efforts to build the organizational, administrative, and financial capacity of their organization.

With passion, commitment, and hard work, members will create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.  VISTA members have the potential to engage in capacity-building projects under guided supervision by agency staff and various nonprofit Directors.

Projects may include, but are not limited to:

• • Working alongside agency staff to implement development campaigns
  • Developing and implementing training materials and curriculum for volunteer orientations, use of database technology, and/or site-based procedures
  • Coordinating and executing mentorship programs
  • Grant writing and funding research
  • Coordinating, recruiting, and managing volunteers

By serving with AmeriCorps, members will gain new skills, develop new friendships, build professional networks, learn how to survive at a modest stipend – plus they will receive the satisfaction that comes from serving others.

(As of July 2, 2023)

VISTA members will also qualify for the following in-service and end-of-service benefits:

In-Service Benefits

• • $877.66 Bi-Weekly Living Allowance ($969.78 for VISTA Leaders)
    
  • Healthcare
  • Leave benefits – 10 personal days and 10 medical/sick days per year
  • Reduction of Education costs 
  • Professional Development 
  • Travel Relocation Assistance* 
  • Childcare assistance*
  • SNAP/Food stamps*
  • Supplemental Benefits per service site* 

*Member must meet additional eligibility requirements to receive these benefits

End-of-Service Benefits

• • One year of non-competitive eligibility for a federal government position
  • $6, 895 education award or $1,800 cash stipend
  • Schools of National Service | AmeriCorps
  • Employers of National Service Search | AmeriCorps

Learn more at VISTA Benefits | AmeriCorps

Have a Question about Your Benefits? Call the AmeriCorps Hotline at 1-800-942-2677, submit via webform or live chat with us.

To apply, please click on one or more of the following current VISTA openings in the “Available Positions“ section of this page.

This applicant guide will help you collect all the information you need to apply.

For more information, contact us at AmeriCorps@TheAllianceTX.org.

• Be 18 years or older (no upper age limit). Seniors and retired people are welcome to apply.

• 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. Examples of persons legally residing within a state may include those holding the following classifications: refugee, asylee, temporary protected status throughout VISTA service, and holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.

• Members must be able to commit to serving the full term of service. The term of service is one year for VISTA and VISTA Leader positions.

Interested in serving with AmeriCorps VISTA? Join us for a webinar for more information. Webinars are offered twice monthly. Choose your date and register to get the basics.

• Get the Basics
  This introductory webinar gives an overview of the VISTA program, how to apply, and the benefits members receive during and after service.
  Register for Get the Basics

• How to Apply
  Made the decision to serve? Our How to Apply webinar is the next best step. This discussion will detail the application process from researching opportunities to submitting your application and preparing for your interview.
  Register for How to Apply

• AmeriCorps VISTA Office Hours
  Already attended a webinar, but have additional questions? Join us for an informal video chat and get answers to questions about the program, application process, and benefits.
  Register for VISTA Office Hours