AmeriCorps VISTA of Fairbanks offers two terms of service: Year-Long and Summer Associate positions.
All positions are 40-hours a week and all come with an end-of-service choice
between an education award or a cash stipend, though the amounts differ.
Applications accepted at my.americorps.gov.
All positions are 40-hours a week and all come with an end-of-service choice
between an education award or a cash stipend, though the amounts differ.
Applications accepted at my.americorps.gov.
YEAR-LONG POSITIONS
Year-long AmeriCorps VISTA members serve for a full year and perform indirect service such as resource development and program coordination. Members receive the following benefits:
- Monthly living allowance of $1,226
- End-of-service choice between an education award of $6,345 OR cash stipend of $1,800
- Relocation allowance of $0.40/mile (if moving 50+ miles)
- Settling-in allowance of $750 (if moving 50+ miles)
- Health care coverage/allowance
- Childcare assistance (if eligible)
- Cold weather gear allowance of $275. Reimbursement requests must be made in the first 30 days of service and can include cold weather clothing and vehicle preparations for winter (block engine heater, battery warmer, etc.)
Current Recruitment has wrapped. Information on future openings coming soon.
SUMMER ASSOCIATES
Summer Associates serve 10-week terms. They do direct service or hands on work. Summer Associates receive a monthly living allowance of $1,358 and an end-of-service choice between an education award of $1,342 OR cash stipend of $345.80. Applicants must be 18 years or older, (unless otherwise specified) and have a high school diploma/GED.
Please check back in March 2021 for summer positions.
Please check back in March 2021 for summer positions.
