Thursday, August 11, 2005

Apply today to be a Michigan Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA!

The next class of MCC AmeriCorps*VISTAs will be placed on host sites across the state of Michigan for a year of service from November, 2005 to November, 2006. Benefits include: an Annual Living Allowance of approximately $10,000, an Education Award of $4,725 or End-of-Service Award of $1,200 upon completion of full term of service, Health Insurance, Student Loan Forbearance, Training and Professional Development, and Childcare Assistance Subsidies (if eligible).

Current open positions include those at Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti), Jackson Community College (Jackson), Schoolcraft College (Livonia), the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and the University of Michigan (Dearborn). The service done MCC AmeriCorps* VISTA members will expand campus commitments to quality service for children within low-income communities. Each higher education host site has developed a workplan for their respective VISTA. For position descriptions, visit http://www.micampuscompact.org/vistaprogram.asp.

To apply, complete the AmeriCorps application. Visit https://recruit.cns.gov/applyform.asp to apply online or print an application to submit by mail. When applying online, make sure to complete all sections (including the section that must be completed by your references) before submitting your applicaiton to our program. The listing ID is: MI313163-1.

Questions about the MCC AmeriCorps* VISTA program should be directed to Amanda Schafer at 517.492.2424 or aschafer@micampuscompact.org.