AmeriCorps VISTA

Michigan Campus Compact AmeriCorps *VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members organize and facilitate service opportunities for college students across the state of Michigan. The MCC AmeriCorps *VISTA members play an essential role in the promotion of service, civic engagement, and community involvement on college campuses. Through their work on campus and in the community, *VISTA members are able to address the needs of their community.

The following individuals have served as MCC AmeriCorps *VISTAs in the Office of Leadership Programs and First Year Experience.

Elyse Mathos

AmeriCorps *VISTA for Volunteer Programs, 2010-2011

B.A. in International Relations, Michigan State University
Year-Long Project: Holistic Volunteerism – Connecting local volunteerism to the larger picture
Description: The goal of this project is to develop a new way of thinking of volunteerism on the Lawrence Tech Campus.  Students will develop a strong sense of individual ownership in volunteering, particular to their interests and passions.  Students will also learn that volunteering encompasses a wide range of activities, and there is not only one way to become civically engaged.  They will also learn the importance of reflection and connecting what they are doing, experiencing and learning to the broader picture.

The Blue Devil Service Campaign Report and Service Learning Reflection Manual are both outcomes of Elyse's Year-Long Project. 

 Jessica Shaddawvine

AmeriCorps *VISTA for Volunteer Programs, 2009-2010

B.A. in Communications, Oakland University
Year-Long Project: Creating a Campus Volunteer Center
Description: Research and propose the establishment of the Campus Volunteer Center at Lawrence Technological University, housed within the Office of Leadership Programs and First Year Experience.

The Volunteer Center Presentation and accompanying handout are both outcomes of Jessica's Year-Long Project.