In 1964, inspired by John Kennedy’s creation of the Peace Corps, Lyndon Johnson created the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program to involve people in national service dedicated to anti-poverty efforts. Since then, more than 180,000 VISTAs have served throughout America to build capacity in non-profit organizations and public agencies.
VISTA members:
Equal Justice Wyoming sponsored its first AmeriCorps VISTA in 2016. Since then, we have become an intermediary program with VISTAs serving at subsites across the state. Each VISTA commits to a full year of serving in Wyoming.
We do not currently have any openings in our AmeriCorps VISTA program.
We will recruit again in the Spring of 2025.
Please check back here then!
Equal Justice Wyoming and Legal Aid of Wyoming (August 2024 to August 2025)
Hometown: Hamden, Connecticut
Alma Mater: Sarah Lawrence College – B. A. in Pre-Law Studies
Location of Service: Cheyenne, WY
Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County (July 2024 to July 2025)
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Alma Mater: Rollins College – B.A. in International Relations
Location of Service: Cheyenne, WY
Wyoming Children’s Trust Fund (July 2024 to July 2025)
Hometown: Decatur, Georgia
Alma Mater: University of Georgia – B.A.s in Cultural Anthropology and International Affairs
Location of Service: Cheyenne, WY
Each spring, we recruit for new folks to spend a year in service with us. You can learn about our partner organizations below.
The Wyoming Children’s Trust Fund (WYCTF) is a state agency leading child abuse and neglect prevention efforts. They focus on family-centered prevention and collaborate with communities to provide support and resources.
The Wyoming Department of Health’s Aging Division is committed to providing care, ensuring safety, and promoting independent choices for Wyoming’s older adults. The Aging Division’s offers forms and other resources for providers, operates community facilities, appropriates funds to seniors, and includes information on healthcare licensing in Wyoming.
Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes and provides home repair assistance to low-income families in Laramie County. They also operate a ReStore selling donated items to fund their mission.
CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Cheyenne Regional provides a full range of healthcare services and operates the Wyoming Institute of Population Health. This institute focuses on improving population health by working with communities and healthcare providers to address chronic diseases and deliver preventive care.
The Coalition is a non-profit organization for all victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children in Wyoming. Through a collective voice, the Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is committed to provide leadership, education, and systems advocacy to advance social change and end violence.
WCLC provides free or reduced-cost legal services to protect children. We offer holistic solutions, including legal assistance, mediation, and family support, to help families avoid court involvement and ensure child safety.
