Americorps VISTA Employer Reviews

Do not work here. They target recent college grads who have problems finding jobs, advertising how you can help the community. But it's not worth it. Instead of helping the community directly, you end up doing the grunt work for the non-profit that signed you on. Also, you get paid less than minimum wage to work full-time.

However, if you stick it – more... through the full year (most of the people I went to orientation with didn't), at the very least you'll have made good networking connections. Don't expect a full-time job out of this; many non-profits are cash-strapped (which is why they have VISTAs the government pays).

Also, the $7,000 stipend for 12 months is only if you complete the full year. Otherwise, it's something like $878/month. – less

I had a great summer working as a summer vista where I learned a lot about budgeting money, planning and responsibility. I felt it was a great experience where I would recommend to anyone.

In the beginning of the year, I assessed students based on their CST, and SRI scores of last year. My job is to bring their test level from Below Basic to Basic or above.

I push into classes to provide support in the classroom. In the classroom, you can see how the student works with others, and interacts with the teacher. You can see if they cheat, – more... or are being bullied in class. Finally, you can step in and help them when they are stuck so they don't get left behind.

I pull students out of classes to do one-on-one tutoring, learning-based projects. I also have done other things such as helping students to organized their binders, and backpacks, as well as helping them transition to high school.

After school, I also have my cohort of students. I supplement what they are doing in school with developmentally positive activities. As they enter, they do a Do Now that is connected to what they were doing in class. After, instructions are given before the activity is carried out. This includes composting/gardening/nutrition, team-building activities, computer/technology, sports/fitness.

I work with two other Americorps members on this campus. One I work with more closely because she also work with 8th graders. We tend to combine our after school programs together.

The hardest part of the job would be filling the gap between school and home. I can only work with a student so much at school, and when they are not helped or supported at home, it makes it difficult to help the student succeed. I just do as much as I can at school, and make sure to keep in contact daily/weekly with the parents that I feel should be kept in the loop. – less

Reading to children. Recruiting volunteers and planning activities.

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VISTA wins overall however it is highly unfair to go from secure minimal compensation to straight poverty if you are not offered a job upon departing from AmeriCorps.

I personally didn't enjoy my job. I hated my boss. I know most people enjoy working for them, but I wasn't into it.

guidence of children, adult supervision for after school programs along with field trips

I help the students who have low test scores and low readers, and get them up to their levels by the end of their school year.

Every day I come to work and practice reading with fifteen or so at-risk first through third grade readers. They are fun, motivated, and energized kids, and I love working with them. Long hours, but very rewarding work

Got to enjoy a pleasant work space at the office and on field.
Managed school schedule and work consistency.
Management was concise and open to new ides and scheduling.

Loved working with kids all the time and teaching them so many amazing and valuable life lessons.

I was the best job i ever had ,the expeicence was outstanding and the people WOOW !they blessed me with skills I will have forever!

I worked in the classroom with fun and lovely kids everyday. I loved being around the kids and helping them learn in the classroom.

I work with children, and this an amazing thing to do. I work with teaacher in order to help children improve their reading skills

Great and prestigious program... I was honored to serve. A unique way to bringing service to our country while students earn money for school and prestige.

overall a very good company but it needs to support the staff or interns better

I was a cashier for the Christmas season. Pay was good and people were nice, not bad for at least a seasonal job

Worked in my hometown to help find solutions for the homeless population.

I percipitated in comunity service going to shools to talk about the drop out prevention volunterto feed the homless and clean up neighborhoods community centers the most enjoyable part i like as knowing i was making a difference in my communtiy