Campus Compact Vista Southern Connecticut State University

Campus Compact VISTA Southern Connecticut State University

The Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program places AmeriCorps VISTA members in full service with our campus and community partners for a one-year period. During this year, members spend 35 hours per week on their host site's campus or with one of that campus's community partners to work on building systems and programs that support low-income college students and community members.

The VISTA member's work is to build capacity, meaning that rather than directly serving the community, they're enhancing or creating systems, structures, and resources that support the direct anti-poverty work. Campus Compact functions as the central VISTA program hub, performing program administration, offering training and support to VISTA members and their projects, and connecting the work happening in individual projects both to similar work happening nationwide and back to AmeriCorps. For detailed program information and FAQs, please visit our website. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The Southern Connecticut State University VISTA Project aims to advance two initiatives focusing on increasing the number of first-generation lower-wealth students who graduate from Southern. The two primary goals are to help our scholars become workforce-ready and financially literate.

The Office of Career and Professional Development will collaborate with Alumni Relations to achieve these goals. The VISTA member will be critical in planning student career-related experiences, organizing alumni events, and creating a sustainable mentorship program. This project aims to empower our scholars by equipping them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and connections to thrive in the workforce and make informed financial decisions. With this project, we are committed to breaking down barriers for lower-wealth students and ensuring equal opportunities for success.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Housing , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Education .

Skills :

Education , Recruitment , Community Organization , Youth Development , Communications .