AmeriCorps VISTA Employee Directory
Civic and Social OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States1001-5000 Employees
AmeriCorps VISTA is an anti-poverty program that strengthens local communities by supplying resources to nonprofit organizations and public agencies to boost their capacity. It places volunteers to design and implement sustainable solutions across Disaster Services, Economic Opportunity, Education, Environmental Stewardship, Healthy Futures, and support for Veterans and Military Families. Through these assignments, VISTA members gain professional experience and benefits that prepare them for careers across private, public, and nonprofit sectors. VISTA operates as a program within AmeriCorps, a federal agency, situating it within the civic and social sector of national service. Founded in 1964, the program is based in Washington, DC, and functions as a nationwide effort that connects volunteers with communities in need. AmeriCorps has engaged more than 1.3 billion individuals in service across the United States.