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Taking a Gap Year? Calling All May 2026 Graduates for WVU AmeriCorps VISTA Recruitment!

March 23, 2026

WVU AmeriCorps VISTAis seeking May 2026 university graduates, and you could be the perfect fit! Join AmeriCorps VISTA and earn an Education Award, receive a living allowance, build professional skills, gain valuable benefits, and make a lasting impact in West Virginia.

Since its founding, AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) has empowered more than 260,000 members to support local initiatives addressing poverty across all 50 states and U.S. territories. WVU AmeriCorps VISTA is one of the WVU Center for Community Engagement’s key programs under the Division for Land-Grant Engagement. We offer a full year of service at a WVU-affiliated host site that matches your passions and career goals. VISTA members serve by building the capacity of host sites through indirect service, enabling direct services for the programs to have a greater impact.

For more information about available host sites and how to apply, please reach out to wvuvista@mail.wvu.edu. Send your resume and a brief statement of your interest, and learn more about program details and the organizations eager for your help! Get civically engaged, boost your resume, meet new people, and earn an income, all while making a difference. Get things done with WVU AmeriCorps VISTA!

Applicants must be 18 years or older and be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.