Administrative Agency:

State Agency: University of Alaska, Center for Economic Development (UACED)

Program Goals:

UACED is the umbrella sponsor for 16 VISTA members throughout the State of Alaska. The program promotes economic development by mobilizing community resources and increasing the capacity of a target community to meet its own needs. VISTAs encourage volunteer service at the local level and strengthen local organizations addressing the needs of low-income communities.

Resource Provided:

The program provides full-time members committed to one year of service. Detailed work plans outlining goals and objectives for the year are developed and implemented. Technical assistance (i.e. planning process, grant writing, marketing) are offered to members and their sponsor organizations. The Corporation for National and Community Service funds the program.

Eligibility:

Any non-profit, government, or faith-based organization working towards economic development can apply to be a VISTA sponsor organization.

Alaska Program Status:

You may apply to be a VISTA sponsor any time, and, if the application is approved, the recruitment process begins immediately.

Program Contact:  (Primary Contact listed first.)

Christi Bell, Director
UA Center for Economic Development
3211 Providence Drive
Diplomacy Building, 507G
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: (907) 786-5444
Fax: (907) 786-5446
e-mail: ancab5@uaa.alaska.edu
Web site: http://ced.uaa.alaska.edu