Washington Campus Compact (WACC) is a higher education presidential membership organization committed to strengthening communities through education and civic engagement. The WACC VISTA project places AmeriCorps VISTA members on campuses and in the community to focus on issues of food security and education as a means to poverty alleviation. We currently have 10 positions available in areas all over Washington State. Check them out here: http://www.wacampuscompact.org/vista/recruitment.shtml

Member Duties: WACC VISTAs serve on college campuses to help develop and sustain infrastructures which support poverty alleviation initiatives in local communities, mobilize volunteers, and build sustainable community-campus partnerships. VISTAs work closely and collaboratively with community organizations, students, faculty and staff.

Program Benefits:
Childcare assistance if eligible, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health Coverage, Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Training

Terms:
Permits attendance at school during off hours, Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time

Service Areas:
Community and Economic Development, Education, Hunger, Technology

Skills:
Communications, Community Organization, Computers/Technology, Fund raising/Grant Writing, Leadership, Public Speaking, Writing/Editing

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