MCSC VISTA Program

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) sponsors VISTA projects in organizations throughout the State to empower low-income communities with nutritional and healthcare programs and support underserved youth to succeed in school and careers. There are opportunities to serve in mentoring, education, health, and economic development organizations that support initiatives in education; youth voice; nutritional education; environmental issues; assisting families with access to health resources, and more.

VISTA Members will commit to a year of full-time of service to help organizations increase capacity to allow more individuals in poverty to be served. Activities are specific to the organization but may consist of recruiting youth and adult volunteers to aid in implementing impactful programs; managing volunteers (both adult/youth); making community connections to leverage organization resources; building resources through fundraising and grant writing;

and building service capacity through program development. If you are looking for fulfilling responsibilities that can change lives, Ameri Corps VISTA is for you.

• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Training
• Living Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage*
• Stipend.

• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours.

• Education
• Hunger
• Community and Economic Development
• Public Health Ameri Corps
• Technology
• Homelessness
• Elder Care
• Disaster Relief
• Health
• Community Outreach
• Veterans
• Housing
• Environment
• Children/Youth
• Neighborhood Revitalization.

• Architectural Planning
• Environment
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Education
• Youth Development
• Writing/Editing
• Team Work
• Communications
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Social Services
• Disaster Services
• Recruitment
• General Skills
• Non-Profit Management
• Computers/Technology
• Community Organization
• Leadership
• Urban Planning
• Public Health
• Veterans
• Public Speaking.