NOS AmeriCorps VISTA Program

Upcoming Events:

Friday and Saturday, February 24th and 25th
Project WET Workshop

March 30th - April 1st
Spring Kick-Off, Soldier Meadows Volunteer Event

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) - "Fight poverty with passion"
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." —Mahatma Gandhi

The Nevada Outdoor School AmeriCorps Program is a community development program that provides: human resources to worthy non-profits; professional and life-skills training for community members; and collaborations for best practices which in turn increases the overall outreach of the non-profits and enables citizens to live more meaningful and independent lives.

Nevada Outdoor School's AmeriCorps* VISTA program hosts 9 VISTA members who serve 24 hours a day at worthy organizations throughout rural northern Nevada. The host sites where members serve include the First Way Pregnancy Center, The Friends of Black Rock High Rock, Nevada Outdoor School, French Ford Middle School, Great Basin College,Humboldt County School District, Lander County School District, Humboldt Development Authority, and Western Nevada Development District. These members are individuals who are dedicating a year of their lives to serving others in the community by being environmental stewards, educators, mentors, and caregivers.

For more information, please contact Laura Roegner at 775.623.5656 or
Laura.Roegner@NevadaOutdoorSchool.org

Benefits of Full-Time AmeriCorps VISTA Member:

Living stipend of $927/month

A $5,550 Educational Award or $1,500 cash stipend at the end of your service

Health Insurance

2 weeks of vacation time, and sick-leave

Member development and training from the Corporation for National and Community Service

On-the-job Training specific to your interest and position

Loan Forbearance and payment for accrued interest on education loans

Relocation allowance

Child Care (if eligible)

Current Partners:

	Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) - Winnemucca, NV AmeriCorps VISTA Team Leader Position Nevada Outdoor School inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community.
	Humboldt Development Authority To identify and develop economic improvement opportunities, provide recommendations concerning economic development and improvement to the governing bodies of the City of Winnemucca and Humboldt County, and to assist in the attraction, retention, expansion, and growth of business that is compatible with the interests and concerns of the residents of Winnemucca and Humboldt County.
	Western Nevada Development District Western Nevada Development District’s (WNDD) primary focus is diversifying the economic and tax base of our seven county region: Carson City , Douglas , Lyon , Mineral , Pershing and Storey.

For more information, please contact Laura Roegner at 775.623.5656 or Laura.Roegner@NevadaOutdoorSchool.org