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AmeriCorps VISTA Leader - Austin, TX

Position Title: VISTA Leader 
Service Site Name: Texas Association of Charitable Clinics 
City: Austin, TX 
Start Date: Rolling, contact txaccvistaleader@gmail.com for details 
 
Are you a volunteer warrior? Do you want a career in service? Join AmeriCorps VISTA! The program is designed to function as a stateside Peace Corps, which places high quality, dedicated individuals in poverty-facing non-profit organizations throughout the country. The VISTA Leaders program is open to members who have completed at least one year of full-time service with AmeriCorps or Peace Corps. Leaders work to expand and build capacity of individual members, guiding members through their year of service.  
VISTA Leaders serve on a full-time basis for one full calendar year. Upon completion of Service, VISTA Leaders are eligible to receive $6,895 Education Award or $3,000 cash stipend. The education award may be used to repay qualified student loans or can be used to pay for tuition or other educational expenses at eligible universities (including graduate programs) and vocational schools. To learn more about VISTA, click here: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-vista.  
 
The Texas Association of Charitable Clinics VISTA Program seeks to place members who are committed to national service and public health in the clinics throughout Texas that are dedicated to providing quality healthcare services to low-income individuals. VISTA Program members will be provided with on-going support and training, as well as invaluable experience in the healthcare field. 
 
Interested applicants can APPLY HERE: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=107127                                                                                                                                    Contact cydney@texasacc.org with questions or to request more information.  
 
Program Benefits: 
  • Monthly living allowance of $1,350 
  • Competitive Health Insurance through IMG; or Health Allowance for those with pre-existing healthcare coverage 
  • End of Service Award of either $6,895 Education Award or $3,000 Cash Stipend 
  • Non-Competitive Eligibility for Federal Employment  
  • Relocation Allowance 
  • Child Care Assistance 
Qualifications: 
  • High School Graduate  
  • At Least 18 Years Old 
  • Completion of at least one year of full-time service with AmeriCorps or Peace Corps. 
  • Interest in learning about the workings of free and reduced healthcare systems. 
  • Responsible for finding own housing. 
  • Driver‘s License and access to a reliable vehicle  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • English required and Spanish is a benefit