UNO is proud to have hosted AmeriCorps VISTA members as part of our continued commitment to increasing the social mobility of at-promise students. Since 2023, AmeriCorps VISTAs at UNO have worked within the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center — a nationally recognized, one-of-a-kind facility that connects the campus to the Omaha community and beyond.
Over the years, UNO’s AmeriCorps VISTAs have supported projects that strengthen community partnerships, expand student engagement opportunities, and promote educational equity. Their work has focused on areas such as volunteerism, service learning, and basic needs support through initiatives like:
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Volunteer and Community Impact Programs – Enhancing representation and engagement in volunteer and civic efforts.
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Service Learning Academy – Developing and assessing community-based learning experiences.
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Maverick Food Pantry – Building capacity for basic needs support and anti-poverty initiatives.
Although applications for AmeriCorps VISTA positions at UNO are not currently open, we are proud of the lasting impact these members have made on campus and in the Omaha community.
AmeriCorps VISTA Federal Benefits
| Living Allowance | Professional Development Training | Non-Competitive Eligibility | End of Service Award |
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You receive a modest bi-weekly living allowance to cover basic expenses. |
You have the opportunity to attend in-person and virtual training to learn how to be a community development change agent. |
AmeriCorps VISTA is the only AmeriCorps program that allows members to earn federal non-competitive eligibility, giving members an edge in the federal hiring process. |
Members can choose between a Segal Education Award (valued at approximately $6,895) to pay for a range of education expenses or a $1,800 cash stipend. |
Other benefits through VISTA can include health care, child care, and travel allowance. Review additional benefits available through VISTA on their website.
AmeriCorps VISTA UNO Benefits
Benefits during AmeriCorps VISTA Service:
- Access to the free food and personal items through the Maverick Food Pantry
Benefits after AmeriCorps VISTA Service:
- UNO will offer up to 10 $1,000 scholarships for AmeriCorps alumni as a matching benefit when utilizing their Segal AmeriCorps Education award for undergraduate students.
- For graduate students, UNO will offer up to 10 $1,500 awards to AmeriCorps alumni as a matching benefit when utilizing their Segal AmeriCorps Education award. Graduate applicants must be admitted to a graduate degree or graduate certificate, self-identify as an AmeriCorps Alumni and upload evidence of AmeriCorps service. The graduate application fee will be waived for AmeriCorps Alumni who provide designated documentation at the time of application.
- Undergraduate students must be enrolled as full-time students and graduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of six graduate credit hours to receive the one-time UNO award. In addition to the UNO scholarships, all AmeriCorps students will receive in-state tuition.