The Wisconsin Campus Compact (WiCC) VISTA Project is currently seeking individuals interested in making community change for AmeriCorps*VISTA positions, 2011-2012.

WiCC VISTAs help build capacity to serve low income communities in Wisconsin by forming partnerships between higher educational institutions and community organizations, nonprofits, and schools.

We are a state-wide organization offering placements in the following areas: Appleton, Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine, Rice Lake, Menomonie, Sheboygan, Superior, Wausau, Whitewater.

Member Duties:
Wisconsin Campus Compact is committed to fulfilling the public purpose of higher education. Through our state office and the national Campus Compact network, member institutions receive the training, resources, and advocacy they need to build strong surrounding communities and teach students the skills and values of democracy.

WiCC VISTAs work closely with college students, faculty, administrators and community partners to promote service and civic engagement through close relationships with community based organizations.

Every site is different and every community unique, but here are some examples of the work you could do as a VISTA:

Support community projects that alleviate poverty, such as tutoring programs and community gardens
Recruit, train and mentor volunteers
Write grant proposals to support partnership activities
Help educate campus communities about local poverty issues
Gain experience in project management and communications skills
Program Benefits:

Monthly living stipend of $858-891per month (amount depends on region)
Childcare assistance (if eligible) of $400 per month
Relocation allowance if moving more than 50 miles
Health coverage
Monthly training and conference opportunities
Option of Education Award of $5,350 or Cash Stipend of $1,500 at the end of service
10 personal days and 10 sick days
Option for life insurance
Loan deferment for most federally funded student loans
Non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs after service
Skills:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree OR similar life experience
Community service experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Takes initiative, is a self-starter
Creative and innovative
Relationship-building, teamwork, and leadership skills
Flexible, deals well with change
Excellent organizational and computer skills
NOTE: VISTAs serve full-time and cannot hold another job while they are serving.