Recognizing those who give to others
Volunteers honored by Mayors across the U.S. today as part of the first Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service. Local volunteers are being honored later this month through Volunteer Oxford and RSVP activities. (April 9, 2013, Page 1)
Program seeks those who want to help others
The VISTA program is taking applications now for their February open positions in 11 jobs. (December 7, 2012, Page 1A)
College Corps offers volunteer services to community
College Corps has helped local non-profit organizations throughout the year. (May 25, 2012, Page 1, 3A)
VISTA positions available at Ole Miss
The Volunteers in Service to America program, or VISTA, is looking for five candidates to help with positions at the University of Mississippi. For information, call 915-7178 or e-mail smonroe@olemiss.edu (June 16, 2011, Page 5A)
UM creates new position to fight poverty
The University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts has teamed up with Americorps to be a host site for a new position designed to fight poverty in North Mississippi.
Currently taking applications, the Volunteer In Service To America — or VISTA — employee will be a one-year full time position that includes a living allowance, health benefits and an education grant which can be used for graduate education or to repay student loans. (June 21, 2010, Page 1)
