What is Washburn VISTA Fellows?
Washburn VISTA Fellows will be assigned to a non-profit agency to expand the capacity of the partner organization and enhance the partner's ability to provide poverty-related services. Washburn VISTA Fellows will focus on one of three areas:
Economic Opportunity
- Improve economic well-being and security of economically disadvantaged people
- Help economically disadvantaged people, including youth to have improved access to service that enhances financial literacy
- Improve employability leading to increased success in becoming employed
Education
- Improve student academic performance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics (STEM)
- Improve educational and behavioral outcomes of students in low-achieving elementary, middle, and high schools
- Prepare economically disadvantaged students for success in post-secondary educational institutions
Healthy Futures
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Reduce and/or prevent prescription drug and opioid abuse
VISTA Member Activities
VISTA member activities may include: Recruit Volunteers, build volunteer management, leadership, and training systems; Market programs and activities; Create community partnerships; Grant write and fundraise; Develop new programs and /or Evaluate program impact and success.
VISTA members do not: Provide Direct Services; Perform administrative duties; Proselytize or lobby; Work internationally; Supervise employees or volunteers; or Replace staff members.
- Get the satisfaction of helping others while gaining experience, skills, friends and contacts.
- Receive a modest living allowance, health care, and other benefits.
- Receive either a $6095 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or a $1800 post-service stipend.
Call Dr. Rick Ellis at 785.670.1950
Visit the LinC Office in Benton Hall, Rm 206
