Question - Why does this look like the seal on the Federal Reserve Notes?
Answer - The loyalty of these kids are bought and paid for.
This will be a big FED recruiting plan, Once in Vista you can be selected and used for other missions, agencies. I bet these folks are getting free homes, cars and utilities, I will keep looking to find the dirt on this neo-brownshirts group.
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http://www.americorps.gov/AmeriCorps VISTA
Thirty-seven million Americans live in poverty. Through AmeriCorps VISTA, you can make a tangible difference. And, you’ll find the fulfillment that comes from using your knowledge and skills to help those in disadvantaged circumstances turn their dreams into reality.
What is AmeriCorps VISTA?
AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965 and incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs in 1993, VISTA has been on the front lines in the fight against poverty in America for more than 40 years.
What is AmeriCorps VISTA?
AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965 and incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs in 1993, VISTA has been on the front lines in the fight against poverty in America for more than 40 years.
What VISTA Members Do
VISTA members commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, strengthen community groups, and much more. With passion, commitment, and hard work, you’ll create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty
The Benefits of VISTA Service
By serving through VISTA, you’ll gain new skills, friends, and experiences—plus you’ll get the satisfaction that comes from helping others. During your service, you’ll also receive a modest living allowance, health care, and other benefits. And, upon completing your service, you can choose to receive either an education award worth $4,725 to pay for college, or $1,200 in cash.---------VISTAs serve for a variety of reasons, from wanting to make the world a better place to discovering a life-changing adventure. For one year, you will be doing everything you can to create and expand programs that ultimately bring individuals and communities out of poverty.
As a VISTA, you’ll gain:
* Memorable experiences
* Highly developed skills
* New friends
* A sense of belonging to a community
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Feeling of waking up every morning to help the world * A new challenge
Recent graduates gain the kind of real-world experience they can’t find in a typical entry-level job. Experienced adults apply their skills and knowledge to serious social problems and discover previously untapped strengths.
In return for a year of full-time service, you’ll also receive other benefits as well:
* A $4,725 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or $1,200 post-service stipend
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Modest living allowance -
HOW MUCH?
?? * Healthcare benefits while in service
* Childcare assistance while in service
* Student loan forbearance or deferment while in service
* One year of noncompetitive status for a federal government job
* Access to the network of VISTA & VISTA alumni (170,000 strong)
Become a VISTA Sponsor
Public, private, and faith-based nonprofit organizations—as well as local, state and federal organizations—can benefit greatly from linking up with AmeriCorps VISTA. Applications for members are handled by Corporation State Offices. Project sponsors are not required to provide a financial match but must be able to direct the project, supervise the members, and provide necessary administrative support to complete the goals and objectives of the project. There is no required match for new AmeriCorps VISTA project sponsors, but there is the option to cost-share.
Cost sharing is not required but is strongly encouraged, particularly in projects wishing to have AmeriCorps VISTA resources beyond the third year. As a cost-share project, your organization contributes the
living allowance-about $9,500-for each AmeriCorps VISTA member. IS THIS PER MONTH!?!?!?Cost-sharing is an excellent way to leverage additional funding resources and see where the dollars will be matched by AmeriCorps VISTA. In finding funding for your organization's share of the partnership, consider approaching:
* Community foundations;
* State government funding sources;
* Municipalities and school districts;
* Colleges and universities; and
* Local corporations.
AmeriCorps VISTA covers the cost of a series of benefits and services for the AmeriCorps VISTA members and your organization.
* $4,725 education award or $1,200 post-service stipend.
* Health coverage for all members assigned to your project - approximately $2,700 per member.
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Payroll services: Members receive their paychecks directly from AmeriCorps VISTA. * Training in project management and leadership for members and project supervisor.
* Travel costs associated with training. Moving allowance for members relocating to serve.
* Liability coverage for all members, under the Federal Employees Compensation Act and the Federal Torts Claims Act.
* Child care for income-eligible members.
* FICA
* Assistance with recruiting members.
Estimated total contribution: $10,000
