education, resources, and advocacy
education, resources, and advocacy
Texas Homeless Network AmeriCorps VISTA Project
AmeriCorps members bring their passion and perseverance where the need is greatest: to organizations that help eradicate poverty. The most pressing challenges we face as a nation require the most courageous and creative people to address them. An AmeriCorps VISTA member serves as a catalyst for change, living and working alongside community members to advance local solutions.
The AmeriCorps VISTA mission is to strengthen organizations that alleviate poverty through volunteering and the mobilization of resources. A member’s commitment to serve includes:
- One year term of full-time (40 hours/week) volunteer service at a nonprofit agency in Texas
- A monthly living allowance of $1755 (pretax)
- Eligibility for additional stipends and benefits to assist with relocation expenses and childcare
- Health and prescription drug allowance of $7000 to supplement insurance
- End-of-Service Benefits – members elect to receive either a cash stipend ($1800) or the Segal Education Award ($6495 applicable to student loans or future tuition) upon fulfillment of their service commitment
THN’s statewide VISTA project works on a variety of projects helping areas build capacity to end homelessness. If your organization is interested in learning more about hosting a VISTA member, please contact the VISTA Project Assistant.
Looking for more insight on what it means to be a VISTA? Here is a short video from a VISTA project out of North Carolina that describes what it is like to be a Volunteer in Service to America. With over 10 years of VISTA Projects under our lead, THN is proud of the legacy of our VISTA’s work across our state in making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring.
Want to join in making a difference? Learn more about our current service opportunities below.
Application Steps for THN VISTA Opportunities
- View the job description, responsibilities, and benefits for each position below. (You will be directed to the My AmeriCorps website to apply.)
- Create a profile and an application on the My AmeriCorps website (click here for tips for completing the application).
- Apply for one or more open positions with THN via the My AmeriCorps website.
- After applying on the AmeriCorps website, please send your resume to vista@thn.org to be considered for an interview.
Open VISTA Opportunities
Homeless Management Information System Researcher VISTA – Statewide
Take the lead in advancing data-driven solutions to end homelessness! Are you ready to build sustainable infrastructure and enhance decision-making in homeless services across Texas? Your mission: develop an in-house data dashboard, create self-sustaining processes, and support data quality improvements that empower the Texas Homeless Network (THN) to make impactful decisions. By researching HUD guidelines, collaborating with staff, and crafting innovative resources, you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening data accuracy and reporting. Join this transformative VISTA project and make a lasting impact—learn more and apply through the myAmeriCorps portal today!
Engagement & Member Development VISTA – Statewide
Are you ready to revolutionize membership and partnership engagement at the Texas Homeless Network? Your mission: develop innovative strategies, design impactful tools like onboarding guides and workflows, and expand THN’s network through targeted outreach and retention efforts. By building sustainable processes and fostering lasting relationships, you’ll empower THN to grow its capacity and amplify its mission to end homelessness. Step into this transformative VISTA role and make a lasting difference—learn more and apply through the myAmeriCorps portal today!
Upcoming VISTA Opportunities
THN Texarkana Homeless Coalition Community Outreach VISTA – Texarkana, TX
Ready to make your mark in your Texarkana community? Your opportunity to drive positive change starts here! Step into an exciting opportunity in the heart of Texarkana by joining the Texarkana Homeless Coalition Community Outreach VISTA project. As a VISTA member, you’ll participate in a transformative journey, working on collaboration and marketing to fuel the Texarkana Homeless Coalition’s strategic goals.
Meet Our Team
Anaïs Decquir
VISTA Leader
Texas Homeless Network
Anaïs is the VISTA Leader at Texas Homeless Network (THN), she will be providing support to VISTA members serving with the THN. As someone who has experienced homelessness in childhood, Anaïs has always had a passion for homelessness prevention. Anaïs is a 5th term AmeriCorps VISTA Member and is very passionate about serving with AmeriCorps. Anaïs holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Berea College and is currently enrolled in a Master of Social Work program and hopes to continue working with individuals experiencing homelessness within Social Policy and Community Development during her Practicum after her service term ends with THN.
Sponsor a THN VISTA Member
What does sponsoring a VISTA Member look like? VISTA Members receive a monthly stipend (around $1,000 per month) for their hard work, but as you can imagine, it doesn’t go very far. They live on a diet of ramen noodles, potatoes, and cable-free TV. You can improve their diet by adding more greens and mainstream entertainment with things like gift cards to a movie theater, or dinner out, or by making a monetary donation. As a thank you, your VISTA Member will send you updates on their project.
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