AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers tackle a year of work in Southwest Virginia

Abstract

Four AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers will spend the coming year in Southwest Virginia to help build the capacity of area nonprofit organizations by coordinating projects for student volunteers. These projects include the new Seasons of Service initiative, which is a way of integrating service into the lives of students throughout the school year. As a result, students begin to shift from a focus on one-time service events to a longer commitment.