AmeriCorps VISTA summer service??

Question

Has anyone ever done this? I'm in my mid-twenties & a teacher. I wanted to join AmeriCorps a couple years ago, but recently thought of doing service over the summer. Any insight into this, or any programs like this, would be great!

Answer 1

Vista commitments are for one year.

From their website:

"VISTA members commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, strengthen community groups, and much more. With passion, commitment, and hard work, you’ll create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty."

If you're looking for a shorter commitment, you might find something going through a church organization or some of the links below. Do a search on your denomination and the word "missions" and see if some opportunities are there.