AmeriCorps is your chance to put your ideals into action while learning new skills, making new connections, and earning money to pay for college AmeriCorps is your chance to put your ideals into action while learning new skills. 

AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps members serve with more than 2,000 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based and community organizations. Since 1994, more than 400,000 men and women have provided needed assistance to millions of Americans across the nation through their AmeriCorps service. An AmeriCorps member has a unique ability to serve the public while expanding their own skill set and abilities that they will carry into the future.

What is AmeriCorps*VISTA?

AmeriCorps*VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. VISTA has been on the front lines in the fight against poverty in America for more than 40 years.  Nonprofit agencies participate in this great opportunity if the agency addresses one or more of the following issues:

• Poverty                                        
• Health
• Family Welfare                     
• Education
• Mentoring
• Disaster Preparedness

What VISTA Members Do

VISTA members commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency, working  to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, strengthen community groups, and much more. With passion, commitment, and hard work, you'll create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.