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HOW TO BECOME AN AMERICORPS*VISTA

What is a VISTA?

Year Long
VISTA is an acronym for “Volunteers In Service To America” and is known as the domestic equivalent of the Peace Corps. Volunteers commit to a year of service at a Habitat affiliate with the goal of increasing the organizational capacity of that Habitat affiliate. The VISTA program provides its members the opportunity to gain valuable skills while making a difference in the community. VISTAs with the Habitat program also benefit from an in-depth Leadership Development training program designed to provide personalized instruction on understanding leadership styles and how to build leadership abilities.

Benefits for Year Long VISTAs

  • Modest Living Allowance ($946-$983 per month depending on location)
  • Education award of $5,550, OR a $1,500 end of service cash stipend upon completion of service
  • Health benefits
  • Non-competitive eligibility for federal employment
  • Student Loan Deferment or Forbearance for qualified loans
  • Student Loan Interest Accrual paid for qualified loans
  • Child Care Assistance (if qualified)
  • One year of noncompetitive status for federal government jobs
  • Training and Leadership Development Opportunities

Year Long Habitat VISTA positions 2013 - 2014
Click here to check out our available positions and for more information!

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Summer Associate VISTA
The Summer Associate VISTA program is an 8 week direct service program. During your 8 week service commitment you will help supervise, coordinate, train and ensure the safety of volunteers on Habitat home construction sites. In addition to working with volunteers, you will gain functional knowledge of key elements in affordable housing. The homes you will be building will be some of the most energy efficient, healthy homes currently being built in Minnesota.

Benefits for Summer VISTAs

  • Modest Living Allowance ($946 - $983 per month depending on location)
  • Education award of $1,175, OR a $250 end of service cash stipend upon completion of 8 week of service
  • Construction training and leadership development opportunities

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Cannot have another job while you are a Summer VISTA
  • Required to be a US Citizen, National or Legal Resident
  • Must be able to work full time (40 hours a week) for 8 weeks

Summer Associate Habitat VISTA positions 2013
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Resources:

Where are the affiliates located? See a map of the affiliates that build in Minnesota.

See our Job Openings page to view current VISTA positions.

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Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota
Office
: 2401 Lowry Ave NE #210
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Phone: 612.331.4439
Fax: 612.789.0846


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