Serve a Year with AmeriCorps VISTA

I loved my experience with AmeriCorps VISTA! I relocated to a different part of my state to serve and the other VISTAs I served with did a great job making me feel welcome and making sure I had everything I needed, including help with housing. During my service year I developed an English Language Arts curriculum for an after school program, translated outreach material into relevant languages for our clients, established a food pantry at my site, and developed communication and outreach material. Because of my AmeriCorps service I was able to get my masters degree for free after my first service year! I loved it so much I served twice more. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants a gap year or summer program to help them build their resume, to earn money and scholarship eligibility, and to explore a new community or serve in their own hometown.