Join our team!
Thank you for your interest in applying for the VISTAs in the Piedmont Program! We are currently seeking 20 VISTAs to serve in our program for the 2020 - 2021 service year. Applications are open through June 1, 2020. We look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity
United Way of the Piedmont, the VISTAs in the Piedmont program, and all service sites are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are committed to engaging VISTA members in our collective work without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, familial status, or socio-economic status.
Should you require any accommodations to complete the application process or successfully complete a service year, please notify
Heather Lother, VP of Engagement, at hlother@uwpiedmont.org or 864-707-2748 directly.
United Way of the Piedmont, the VISTAs in the Piedmont program, and all service sites are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are committed to engaging VISTA members in our collective work without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, familial status, or socio-economic status.
Should you require any accommodations to complete the application process or successfully complete a service year, please notify
Heather Lother, VP of Engagement, at hlother@uwpiedmont.org or 864-707-2748 directly.
How to submit your AmeriCorps VISTA application online
- To start the application process, create an account on my.americorps.gov. This will be where you input your skills, work and volunteer experience, personal statement, and references.
- Review our 2020-21 service opportunities to determine which service sites you are interested in serving with.
- Then, visit the AmeriCorps opportunities page, and search for VISTA opportunities in South Carolina. Our opportunities are listed as "20 VIP".
You may find this video tutorial helpful in navigating the AmeriCorps portal.
If you are having difficulty submitting an application on the AmeriCorps portal, you may apply by sending your resume, cover letter and two references via e-mail to Heather Lother.
About the interview and hiring process
Once submitted, the VIP Program Sponsor and current VIP VISTA Leaders will review your application. Candidates deemed a strong fit for the VIP program will be contacted for a preliminary phone interview. This process usually takes 2-4 business days. If selected for a phone interview, here are some things to consider:
- Prior to your phone interview with the VISTA Leader, please identify 2-4 service sites that interest you. You can find a list of service sites with full position descriptions here.
- Please prepare for your interview with any questions you have about serving with the VIP Program.
- After the preliminary interview, the VISTA Leader will send all application materials to site supervisors at the organizations you've expressed interest in serving with. Site supervisors will contact candidates via e-mail or phone if they would like to set up an interview. Interviews with site supervisors will take place within two weeks of the preliminary phone interview.
- Site supervisors make final hiring decisions based on your complete application packet, including interview notes and references.