Member Duties : VISTA will build initiatives that support first-generation college students and develop a campus-wide comprehensive strategy that supports first-generation student success. VISTA will build capacity in order to address the unmet needs of first-generation college students, a historically marginalized student population inclusive of students of color and low-income students, to sustainably foster success and community. VISTA will facilitate the implementation of the three-year project through on- and off-campus partnerships with students, staff, faculty, and community partners and stakeholders. VISTA will establish and maintain Working Groups dedicated to crafting recommendations for first-generation student success, strengthen existing relationships with community partners and establish new relationships, collect useful resources for students, assist in designing a communications campaign, and empower first-generation students through programming and leadership opportunities.

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

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Education .

Skills :
Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Education , Communications , General Skills .

AmeriCorps VISTA

TMA UMD First Generation Student Success Project

07/15/2024 - 07/14/2025

Full Time

College graduate

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None