How many hours a week will VISTAs serve?
SAU+VISTA Fellows & Summer Associates, serve 35 hours over a traditional work week. Depending on the specific areas of service, occasional weekend service may be required.
Is a meal plan provided?
Summer Associates will have room provided, but not board/meal plan. If you choose not to live on campus, you will not receive any “credit” back for the room cost.
SAU+VISTA Fellows will receive both room and board/meal plan. If you choose not to live on campus, you will not receive any “credit” back for the room cost.
What is the rec fee noted in the compensation plan tables?
Summer Associates and Fellows receive access to the Mulerider Activity Center.
Will I be getting paid?
The VISTA living allowance is your “pay.” Living allowances are direct deposited every two weeks so the first deposit is up to two weeks after beginning service.
What’s the difference between AmeriCorps and PeaceCorps?
To learn more about the two programs and which may be right for you, take this quiz.
