1. To Apply:
1. PLEASE GO TO: http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp .
2. Click "Join AmeriCorps" and select "Minnesota" under "Choose Where to Serve" and scroll to
“Community Volunteer Intervention VISTA”.
3. Please review AmeriCorps VISTA information on this site. Application MUST be submitted through this
AmeriCorps VISTA site. We cannot accept applications directly though you are encouraged to send a
letter of interest to site contacts for the Duluth Schools and United Way.
Benefits & Expectations of VISTA Members
VISTA members serve full-time (typically 40 hours per week). Service year starts July 30th , 2016 to
July 29 th , 2017. (VISTAs should be available on evenings and weekends as needed.)
VISTA members are eligible for:
 Modest Living Allowance ($11,676-$11,797 for the year)
 Healthcare Allowance
 Qualified Student Loan Forbearance
 Qualified Childcare Assistance
 $5,775 Education Award upon successful completion of service OR $1500 stipend
 Relocation Allowance of up to $550 if relocating more than 50 miles
 10 sick days and 10 vacation days
 Find out more about specific VISTA benefits at:
https://www.vistacampus.gov/inservice/benefitsservice
The Duluth Public Schools and The Head Of The Lakes United Way are seeking an AmeriCorps
VISTA member to support the goal of developing a holistic system for preparing well trained
volunteers to provide academic support to students in grades K12 during and after school.
Position Title: Community Volunteer Intervention VISTA
Host Site: Location: Duluth Public Schools, in partnership with Head of the Lakes United Way
Contact:
Tom Albright- Civic Engagement Coordinator,
Duluth Public School ISD709
thomas.albright@isd709.org
218-336-8700 ext 1172
Liz Pawlik- Volunteer Center Coordinator,
Head of the Lakes United Way
epawlik@hlunitedway.org
218-726-4889