AmeriCorps Programs

Justice for Montanans (JFM) AmeriCorps members empower low to moderate-income Montanans to advocate for their legal rights and increase access to justice. Montana Legal Services Association partners with the Self-Help Program of the Montana Supreme Court Office of the Court Administrator, Office of Child and Family Ombudsman, Legal Services Developer Aging Services, Montana Innocence Project, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Defenders Office, and the YWCA in Missoula.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks AmeriCorps promotes healthy, active, and environmentally aware communities by enhancing park land, enriching educational opportunities, increasing volunteerism, and improving community outreach in state parks. Our members serve at state parks and regional offices across the state of Montana- sharing the stories of place, connecting people with nature and science and improving our public lands one project at a time.

Montana Public Health Corps, supported by the Richland County Health Department, addresses needs in rural, frontier, and tribal health departments across Montana. The program encourages a better quality of life through collaboration in areas such as mental health concerns, suicide prevention, youth outreach, and establishing healthy lifestyles, among others.

The Billings Metro VISTA Project (B-MVP) was created in 2009 to maintain momentum for poverty-impact and prior homeless initiatives sponsored by the City of Billings-Community Development Division. Over 270 AmeriCorps VISTA Members have served to create or expand community-based programs, services, and systems at over 55 organizations to prevent and intervene in homelessness through capacity-building activities in education, economic opportunity, and healthy futures!  

The Montana Campus Compact VISTA program places members at organizations across the state, increasing their capacity to provide services that combat poverty, increase access to education, and strengthen community resilience. MTCC VISTA members offer “behind the scenes” support through community assessment, grant writing, volunteer recruitment, program development, and more.

Welcome to the Montana Community VISTA Partnership - the driving force behind strong and resilient communities in Montana! MCVP is hosted by the Human and Community Services Division and dedicated to safeguarding Montana's children, families, and communities against unforeseen challenges such as unintended and unhealthy pregnancies. Our partnership brings together the Interagency Coordinating Council for State Prevention Programs and AmeriCorps VISTA members from across the state to tackle critical issues like child abuse, substance abuse, crime, and violence. Join us and be a part of a transformative movement to make Montana a safer, happier place for all!

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Join the Montana Economic Opportunity (MEO) VISTAs and be a part of a life-changing movement to bring financial security to all Montanans! We're on a mission to develop innovative financial literacy programs, make affordable housing a reality, and strategize ways to help under-employed and unemployed Montanans find stable and livable incomes. Our VISTAs partner with local agencies to leverage poverty reduction resources and strengthen community volunteerism throughout the state. Whether you're passionate about fighting poverty, building stronger communities, or simply making a positive impact, the MEO VISTA program offers an unforgettable experience to help you reach your goals. So what are you waiting for? Join us today and help make Montana a more financially secure and prosperous place for all!

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Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps members will "get things done." Roll up your sleeves and dive into action building and renovating homes for low-income families. Unite and empower communities by enabling affiliates to utilize more volunteers more efficiently. Finally, develop your own construction and leadership skills to become an unstoppable force of positive change.

With Habitat AmeriCorps, you can choose to serve in your own community or venture out to one of our amazing locations scattered throughout the United States. The best part? Opportunities are available year-round, but most positions are posted in the spring and fall.

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Jesuit Volunteers (JVs) serve full-time at justice-driven organizations throughout the Northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, while living in community with other JVs. JVC Northwest offers opportunities throughout the year for Jesuit Volunteers to deepen their relationship with the values of community, social & ecological justice, simple living, and spirituality/reflection.

Ready to become a leader and make a real impact in your community? Join AmeriCorps NCCC and serve with a team on exciting projects like environmental stewardship, disaster relief, and urban development. Want to specialize in disaster management? Check out the intense and focused FEMA Corps program. Our Pacific Region Campus in Sacramento covers an enormous area, from the Pacific Territories to the peaks of Wyoming. It's time to challenge yourself and make a difference with AmeriCorps NCCC.

The AmeriCorps NCCC Pacific Region Campus in Sacramento, California serves Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Wyoming, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska, Idaho, Utah, and the Pacific Territories.