Deadline: May 1st
Earlier is better as positions will fill up.
Becoming an AmeriCorps*VISTA member is both rewarding and challenging. Each year the CTC VISTA Project places 50 AmeriCorps*VISTA members with community media organizations who are using media and information technologies to improve low-income and at-risk communities and the nonprofit organizations that serve them. AmeriCorps*VISTA members are not volunteers instead, you will be charged with a broad responsibility for meeting goals and successfully bringing important community projects to completion. AmeriCorps*VISTA members serve full-time for one year (365 days).
The CTC VISTA Project offers a VISTA members a broad range of opportunities to serve. From developing youth media programs, to overseeing marketing campaigns or designing interactive websites, the CTC VISTA Project has positions available for someone who can turn on a computer to someone who can build one, or 1,000, and everyone in between.
Benefits of Service
In return for your service, AmeriCorps*VISTA and the CTC VISTA Project has many benefits, some more valuable than others:
- ~$11,000/year living allowance.
- $4,725 Education Award or $1,200 stipend paid at the successful completion of your year of service
- Student loan deferrment
- Health benefits and prescription drug coverage
- Serve as part of a national team, facilitated by the CTC VISTA Project, to share resources, experience and advice
- The opportunity to gain high-level experience, skills and access within the nonprofit sector. Many of our alumni have gone on to full-time employment within their organization or another as a result of their service within the CTC VISTA Project
Eligibility
AmeriCorps*VISTA candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident, be team-oriented, and be willing to take on a wide range of challenges. Some listings may require college degrees or previous work experience. You must be at least 17 years old. There is no upper age limit, and many AmeriCorps*VISTA members bring significant work and life experiences to their assignment. Self-initiative, flexibility and organizational skills are a must.
You must be available to serve full-time for one year and are prohibitted from outside employment or attending college during your year of service.
How to Apply
Below is a list of organizations who are currently recruiting for a VISTA member through the CTC VISTA Project. Clicking on the organization's name will display information about the organization, the VISTA job description and the required skills.
VISTA member Service will take place July 2008 - July 2009 Please do no apply if you will not be available to serve during this entire period
Check the boxes of the positions that interest you and that you have the required skills and experience to perform them. Enter your name and email address and click Submit. We will contact you with further information on applying
Please send us your questions: Ben Sheldon, ben@ctcvista.org or (617) 287-7122