Sau+Vista: VISTA Leader

The Mission of SAU+Ameri Corps VISTA is to meet poverty-related needs and create pathways out of poverty as we increase the rate of college degree completion among low-income students and increase civic engagement throughout the Magnolia community. Our project supports anti-poverty efforts in the community and on campus with various partner organizations, providing meaningful civic engagement opportunities to VISTA members, students, and community members.

Campus and Community Fellows will build their program’s services by developing university and community engagement, secure volunteer systems, funding research options, and improving the program’s effectiveness in fulfilling the SAU+VISTA mission.

Member Duties : Ameri Corps VISTA members will build organizational capacity at Southern Arkansas University and within local community organizations by developing sustainable programs, strengthening resources, and improving service delivery. Members will research best practices, develop procedures and training materials, establish community partnerships, improve communication, and create strategies that address poverty-related needs. Through collaboration with university departments and community partners, members will expand access to resources, increase community engagement, and support initiatives that promote education, economic opportunity, and overall community well-being.

Their work will focus on building sustainable systems and programs that can continue beyond their terms of service.

Program Benefits :

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Housing
• Health Coverage*
• Living Allowance
• Campus Meal Plan
• Relocation Allowance
• Training

Service Areas :

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Education
• Elder Care
• Environment
• Health
• Hunger
• Technology

Skills :

• Communications
• Community Organization
• Computers/Technology
• Conflict Resolution
• Education
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Leadership
• General Skills
• Team Work