MCSC VISTA Program August 2026

Overview
The Michigan Community Service Commission sponsors VISTA Projects in organizations throughout the State to empower low‑income communities with support to underserved youth to succeed in school and careers. There are opportunities to serve in mentoring, education, health and economic development organizations that support initiatives in education, youth voice, nutritional education, environmental issues, assisting families with access to health resources, and more.

Member Duties
VISTA members will commit to a year of full‑time service to help organizations increase capacity to allow more individuals in poverty to be served. Activities are specific to the organization but may consist of recruiting youth and adult volunteers to aid in implementing impactful programs, managing volunteers (both youth/adult), making community connections to leverage organization resources, building resources through fundraising and grant writing, and building service capacity through program development. Some programs may offer tele‑service opportunities; however, such opportunities are not guaranteed.

Program Benefits

Training

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage*

Education award upon successful completion of service

Childcare assistance if eligible

Stipend

Living Allowance

For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Terms

Permits working at another job during off hours

Permits attendance at school during off hours

Car recommended

Service Areas
Veterans, Disaster Relief, Housing, Neighborhood Revitalization, Education, Technology, Hunger, Elder Care, Community and Economic Development, Health, Children/Youth, Homelessness, Environment, Community Outreach.

Skills
Disaster Services, Education, Environment, Veterans, Teaching/Tutoring, Community Organization, Fine Arts/Crafts, Youth Development, Team Work, Public Health, Fund raising/Grant Writing, Communications, Writing/Editing, Counseling, Computers/Technology, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Recruitment, General Skills.

Program
MCSC VISTA Program Aug 2026.

Program Start / End Date
08/10/2026 - 08/10/2027

Work Schedule
Full Time

Education Level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations
MICHIGAN Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From 06/30/2026 To 07/25/2026

Contact
Tyesha Turner
320 S Walnut St
Lansing MI 48933
5864047410
turnert8@michigan.gov

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