Our House e-newsletter May 2011 | Page 10

Top Volunteer Opportunities Serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA Are you passionate about changing the lives of hundreds of individuals and families? Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Our House’s AmeriCorps VISTAs work with a team of dedicated professionals who provide hope to the working homeless every day. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) is a national service program that connects educated, motivated people with year-long service opportunities that make lasting improvements in local communities. AmeriCorps VISTAs serve in capacitybuilding roles to assist with program 10 development and implementation, as opposed to direct client service. The work of VISTAs strengthens the host organization through outreach and development. Our House also has fifteen AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates who work for two months with staff and residents to expand our case management, child care, and summer youth programs. For more information about serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Our House, please contact Rebecca Scissors at [email protected] or 501-374-7383 ext. 229.