AmeriCorps VISTA members bring passion and perseverance where the need is greatest: to organizations that help eradicate poverty.  Being a Catholic Charities of East Tennessee AmeriCorps VISTA member is about making a tangible difference in the East Tennessee region dealing with challenges: poverty, inequity, homelessness, and lack of access to education. VISTA members provide vital capacity-building service for our organization.
        As a VISTA member, you will serve in a project identified and managed by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee while earning a modest living allowance that reflects the income level of the community where you are serving.

Step 1: Create a profile on my.americorps.gov
Step 2: Search for CCETN openings (as listed below) under the “AmeriCorps VISTA” program type on the my.americorps.gov portal 
Step 3: Apply by submitting an application
Step 4: If selected by the site supervisor, you will be contacted for an interview within 10 days of submitting application
Step 5: If selected for the position, you will attend training and begin your year of service.