VISTAs are a diverse population who reflect the many cultures of the United States. They come from urban and rural areas. They range in age from 18 to over 65. They are recent graduates, retirees, parents, entrepreneurs, community organizers and artists.
In 2007, the three main VISTA populations are:
There are also differences between VISTAs who serve in their local communities and those who are recruited nationally and relocate for their year of service. We describe these VISTAs as:
But who makes up these different populations? What are their defining characteristics? Take a moment to reflect on characteristics for each of these populations.
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