Eco3 AmeriCorps VISTA Program
Work with local organizations on important community issues and take home an education award at the end of your year of service!
AmeriCorps VISTA members serve for a year building the capacity of local non-profit organizations and public agencies in the Northland with the ultimate goal of eradicating poverty. The Eco3 VISTA Corps focuses on addressing poverty holistically from various angles such as food access and systems, government policy, community development, education, public health, creative place making, energy security and more.
Eco3 VISTA members work with organizations that are deeply embedded in community to help develop solutions to community challenges through leveraging resources, building partnerships, expanding reach and improving organizational efficiency.
While serving their communities, Eco3 VISTA members also gain valuable experience and access to professional development opportunities, become a part of a passionate and service-oriented cohort, and upon completion of service, take home an education award or cash stipend.
Why Should You Serve?
“My experiences with St. Louis County and AmeriCorps absolutely prepared me for a public health career!”
-Stephany, ’19-20
“I was able to get into the mindset of ‘I know I can do this, I just have to ask a lot of questions and jump into it, and be confident.’”
-Lena, ’22-23
“I was given the opportunity to work at the intersection between big state and federal resources and intensely local community work.”
-Lucas, ’18-20
“I’m in my last year of law school now, and I use the experience I got at NERSDP every day.”
-Joel, ’20-21
“VISTA helps you find your vocation: the place where your talents and skills meet the needs of the world.”
-Tracy, ’21-22
“It connected and prepared me for the high performance design work I do now.”
-Leah, ’20-21
Make an impact in your community by serving with Ecolibrium3's AmeriCorps VISTA cohort!
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Stay up to date with what our VISTA members are doing in the community!
Now Hiring: New Food Corps Positions Available!
We’re happy to officially announce the launch of our third AmeriCorps program at Ecolibrium3! On top of our existing AmeriCorps VISTA and Energy Training Corps programs, we’re adding the Ecolibrium3 Food Corps to help us tackle food insecurity in our region.
3 High-Impact AmeriCorps Roles You Can Apply for Today
Eco3 VISTA is an AmeriCorps program where members spend a year building organizational capacity to help eradicate poverty. The Eco3 VISTA Corps takes a holistic approach to this goal, focusing on food access, social connection, and community development. By serving, members gain professional development and valuable resume-building experience, as well as earn a living stipend and education award to pay for school or student loans. Ecolibrium3 has several opportunities available, starting June 1!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2026
During AmeriCorps National Days of Service, members have the opportunity to collaborate with other programs to address community needs and build teamwork. Members volunteer within their communities, highlighting the positive difference AmeriCorps groups can make through service across the nation.
Which AmeriCorps Program is Right For You?
As we look to 2026, we are opening doors for people interested in meaningful community development work through AmeriCorps. Start your career, try something new,
AmeriCorps Legacy House: Getting Ready for Rental
Since our last Legacy House update on the City of Duluth removed the house’s condemned status, we just keep truckin’ on. Through continued collaboration with our partners, we have passed our final inspection and received a certificate of occupancy!
Five Reasons Why I Joined AmeriCorps (and Why You Should Too)
Eco3 staff member and former VISTA member, Reese, served in AmeriCorps to gain work experience and build skills. Read more about why she joined our VISTA program and why you should join AmeriCorps too!