how will

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Build Capacity | Build More Homes | Build a Better Future

VISTA is a unique chance to improve your life and the lives of others.

What is AmeriCorps VISTA?

"Volunteers In Service To America” began in 1965 as the domestic version of the Peace Corps. Now part of the larger AmeriCorps program of national service, the VISTA Program fights poverty by focusing on sustainability and building the capacity of the nonprofits they serve.

AmeriCorps VISTA members help others while gaining valuable skills for their career. HFH WI VISTA members commit to a year of service at a Habitat affiliate or partner nonprofit in Wisconsin. With passion, commitment, and hard work our VISTA members help affiliates bring individuals and communities out of poverty.

For more information about AmeriCorps and VISTA, visit www.americorps.gov/vista.

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Follow Your Passion.

FIND YOUR PURPOSE.

Building capacity. Building futures.

Our AmeriCorps VISTA program is now in its eighth year, and we’re expanding our program beyond Habitat for Humanity affiliates. We’re looking to partner with other Wisconsin nonprofits working to alleviate poverty.

Full-Year VISTA Positions | Starting August 26, 2024
Positions are being posted as they are finalized. Recruiting happens on a rolling basis, so apply today!

La Crosse - Community Outreach VISTA

Create content and educational opportunities about affordable housing and homeownership. Build partnerships and develop materials to help support homeownership opportunities throughout Wisconsin. Read More | Apply Now

La Crosse - Sustainability VISTA

Lead a Campus Dumpster Diversion Project that will divert goods from landfills, provide household goods to those in need, and raise funds to build/repair homes. Develop programs with Habitat that support both affordable housing and environmental sustainability! Read More | Apply Now

positions are posted as they become available.

Summer VISTA
Serve as an AmeriCorps member for 8, 9 or 10 weeks.

Due to federal budget cuts, the AmeriCorps Summer VISTA program is unavailable in 2024.

Questions? If you’d like more information about AmeriCorps or any of these positions, please contact Jenny Hartwell, HFH WI VISTA Program Director.

National Service

Changing lives. Building your future.

Benefits for AmeriCorps Members Serving with HFH WI

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Benefits for Full Year AmeriCorps Members serving with the HFH WI VISTA Program

Modest living allowance ( about $2,080 per month)
Relocation assistance of $750 + $0.40/mile (if qualified)
Education award of $7,395 OR a $1,800 end-of-service cash stipend upon completion of a full year of service (summer associates receive a prorated education award or end-of-service stipend)
Student loan deferment or forbearance for qualified loans
Student loan interest accrual paid for qualified loans
AmeriCorps VISTA Healthcare Allowance or Health Benefit Plan
Child care assistance (if qualified)
One year of noncompetitive status for federal government jobs
Training and leadership development opportunities

For more information about AmeriCorps VISTA benefits for full year members, click here. For information about Summer VISTA benefits, click here.

Host an AmeriCorps member.

Reach Your Goals.

Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin AmeriCorps VISTA Program

Our goal is to build a better Wisconsin by strengthening community organizations and increasing their capacity. With passion, commitment, and hard work, our AmeriCorps members help WI nonprofits bring individuals and communities out of poverty.

If you think your organization could use the enthusiasm and dedication of an AmeriCorps member, check out our program overview and contact Jennifer Hartwell to learn more.

Developing Resources

What do you need to succeed?

Recruiting volunteers. Creating a new virtual fundraiser. Updating your website. AmeriCorps members bring their passion for service to your organization to develop the resources you need to help your clients and community.

Launching New Ideas

New project to do more.

Have an idea but not enough time to work on it? That's what the VISTA program is for! With guidance and support, AmeriCorps members serving with VISTA enthusiastically serve your organization and community so you can do more.

Building Sustainability

Not Just Tomorrow

The AmeriCorps VISTA program is focused on sustainability. You can host an AmeriCorps member through the VISTA program for up to three years to help ensure your organization has a strong and stable foundation to support your mission.

Growing Your Organization

Building Capacity to do More.

AmeriCorps members in Wisconsin have a long history of helping Wisconsin thrive, from creating a credit union for an underserved community to establishing a community service program for first offenders.