AmeriCorps*VISTA

By Daniel Gerdes, Program Associate at the Pohlad Family Foundation As I begin the second half of my AmeriCorps VISTA term, I’ve come to realize the relatively precarious presence I…

By Yana Lentz, Workforce Innovations Coordinator at CAPI USA Each year Americorps VISTAs celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day by taking the time to volunteer in the community. The goal of…

By Katie Muller, Diversity Research Specialist at Dunwoody College of Technology Being an AmeriCorps VISTA can be a wonderful, life-changing opportunity. Yet many people have never heard of it. Here are…

By Leanny Prieto, Bilingual Education and Economic Development Specialist at Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) I have never participated in an “Ugly Sweater Contest”, so when I was told to find the…

By Clarissa Goldsmith, Career Resource Development Specialist at Lifetrack Resources AmeriCorps VISTA members often volunteer because we strongly believe in the work that AmeriCorps does. It’s a way for volunteers…

By Daniel Gerdes, Program Associate at the Pohlad Family Foundation The mission each AmeriCorps VISTA member is charged with when they’re sworn into service is to “live and serve in…

By Bill Gaus, Digital Communications & Engagement Coordinator at RESOURCE AmeriCorps VISTAs, both past and present, gathered to celebrate the program’s 50th anniversary on Friday, October 30. The gathering offered…

On July 30th, we celebrated the end of the 2014-2015 Phillips VISTA cohort and the beginning of the 2015-2016 cohort. We were joined by VISTA alumni, supervisors, coworkers, and friends…

By Mary Niedermeyer, Employment and Training Coordinator, CAPI USA Most of you who are reading this have probably been accepted into the PSEI cohort. If that’s the case, congratulations! Get ready…

By Daniel Jay, Social Impact Coordinator Greater Twin Cities United Way Every other Friday after the PSEI Cohort meeting I try to go to Otter’s Saloon for happy hour with…