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Steps to apply to become a VISTA:
So you think you might want to be a VISTA?
Two first steps to joining AmeriCorps VISTA:
1. Research – Visit nationalservice.gov/VISTA and VISTACampus.gov (you do not need to login) to learn about the VISTA program
2. Create a Profile – This is where you will enter basic information about yourself and create a profile on my.americorps.gov and click on ‘Apply to Serve’
Key to understanding what each status means on your application:
Submitted – You have completed the application and clicked Apply Now on the listing
Under Review – Your application is being reviewed by the project. When in this status, the project may contact you and request additional information or request an interview with you
Selected – The project is offering you the position. If you want to accept the offer, log-in to your My AmeriCorps profile and accept the position
Pending State Office Approval – You have accepted the position and a VISTA Program Officer is making a final review
Approved – The final review has been completed and you have been approved for service. Congratulations!
Assigned – You are on your way to starting service.
So you think you might want to be a VISTA?
Two first steps to joining AmeriCorps VISTA:
1. Research – Visit nationalservice.gov/VISTA and VISTACampus.gov (you do not need to login) to learn about the VISTA program
2. Create a Profile – This is where you will enter basic information about yourself and create a profile on my.americorps.gov and click on ‘Apply to Serve’
- Once you have created your profile, you will receive a message that will ask you to validate your profile. Be sure to follow the instructions in the message within 72 hours, or your profile will be cancelled. Next, complete your registration, using the information (SSN, last name, etc.) you entered. There may be a delay of up to one hour before the system processes your registration. If you receive a message that reads: There is no record in the system matching your information. Please check the information you entered and try again or contact the My AmeriCorps hotline by calling 1-800-942-2677 please wait several minutes and try again.
Key to understanding what each status means on your application:
Submitted – You have completed the application and clicked Apply Now on the listing
Under Review – Your application is being reviewed by the project. When in this status, the project may contact you and request additional information or request an interview with you
Selected – The project is offering you the position. If you want to accept the offer, log-in to your My AmeriCorps profile and accept the position
Pending State Office Approval – You have accepted the position and a VISTA Program Officer is making a final review
Approved – The final review has been completed and you have been approved for service. Congratulations!
Assigned – You are on your way to starting service.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside VISTA Project
900 Wood Rd, Tallent Hall
Kenosha, WI 53141
262-595-2597
900 Wood Rd, Tallent Hall
Kenosha, WI 53141
262-595-2597