AmeriCorps VISTA is a year-long, full-time opportunity for Americans 18+ to build capacity for organizations that provide critical anti-poverty interventions. The Campus Compact VISTA program serves as an intermediary, supporting a large cohort of VISTA Members as they serve projects on college campuses and in their communities. View our open listings and apply →
Benefits of Service with Campus Compact VISTA:
- Trainings and weekly cohort meetings for growth and professional development
- Student loan deferment or forbearance while in service
- Healthcare benefits & childcare assistance
- Bi-weekly living allowance
- Relocation allowance
- Segal Education Award ($7,395) or cash stipend ($1,800) at the end of service
- Non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs
- Generous personal, sick, and holiday time
With nearly 40 positions available across 15 states, there will be an opportunity that is just right for you to serve your community, develop your career, and earn great benefits. AmeriCorps members work on projects that support low-income college students, K-12 students, and community members through projects focused on education, food security, basic needs, housing, veterans and military families, environmental stewardship, college access and success, workforce development, and more.
As an AmeriCorps VISTA member through Campus Compact, you’ll serve day-to-day at your host site campus but be a part of a nationwide cohort of Compact VISTA members who will gather weekly in a virtual space to grow skills, build community, share and collaborate on our work, and reflect.