Upcoming Events
| 09/11/2010 | Project 30-90 Sustainable Music Festival |
| 09/18/2010 - 09/26/2010 | RESNET Energy Rater Training September 18, 2010 |
| 09/22/2010 | Alliance Fundraiser at Fresco Cafe |
| 10/07/2010 - 10/08/2010 | The Alliance celebrates our 25th Anniversary with the Rebirth Brass Band |
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Americorps VISTA
What is AmeriCorps VISTA?
AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965 and incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs in 1993, VISTA has been on the front lines in the fight against poverty in America for more than 40 years.
What VISTA Members Do
VISTA members commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, strengthen community groups, and much more. With passion, commitment, and hard work, you’ll create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.
The Benefits of VISTA Service
By serving through VISTA, you’ll gain new skills, friends, and experiences—plus you’ll get the satisfaction that comes from helping others. During your service, you’ll also receive a modest living allowance, health care, and other benefits. And, upon completing your service, you can choose to receive either an education award worth $4,725 to pay for college, or $1,200 in cash.
The Alliance for Affordable Energy is currently hosting its second Americorps VISTA: Matthew Sweeney. Thanks to previous Americorps VISTA, Hunter Savard, for all of her hard work and contributions.
Americorps VISTA
Matt Sweeney
volunteer@all4energy.org
Matthew Sweeney, was born in Baton Rouge, but raised in Chicago. He received his BA in General Business Management and Justice & Peace Studies from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Running from the cold, he returned to Baton Rouge shortly after graduation to work as a carpenter. He is currently contributing as a Community Liason for the Tulane Center for Public Service and Volunteer Coordinator at the Alliance For Affordable Energy.
Matt was featured in a video on Serve.gov.
Check out the video!
