Giving back to WV – see this VISTA’s top 5 moments

I’m an AmeriCorps VISTA serving at Friends of Deckers Creek (FODC), and this September marks the end of my year of service.
“It feels good to give back to a community that I love” – VISTA Maddie Ferrell

After I graduated college, I was excited to begin a career in environmental work, but starting a career path can be difficult.
“It’s powerful to participate” – Eleanor Marshall on being a VISTA

One year ago, I was living on a rural farm outside of Atlanta, Georgia, finishing up an organic farm apprenticeship. I loved farming – caring for plants and selling beautiful, fresh-picked produce – but our impact was limited.
This improv leader brings out-of-the-box ideas to build up WV communities

What is the secret sauce of effective community development? We have found that communities are built when people show up – when they collaborate and communicate.
“We Are The People Working in the Background” – Why VISTA Do What They Do.

From the moment an individual makes the decision that they want to become an AmeriCorps VISTA, they are choosing to enhance their personal and professional growth experience.