AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps is a United States' program for people to serve communities across the country -- from classrooms to the outdoors and everything in between. As part of AmeriCorps, you can learn and apply new skills as you give back to your community, state, and country through public service. Since its creation in 1994, more than a million people have served in AmeriCorps.

• Living allowance $15,850 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $6,195, upon successful completion of service.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Personal and medical leave — approximately 10 days total.
• Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans.
• Child care benefits, if you qualify.
• Worker’s compensation insurance.

You must be a U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident alien of the U.S., and at least 18 years old. 

Search for positions and apply at the My AmeriCorps Portal: my.americorps.gov.

• AmeriCorps State/National (named to distinguish between State and National funding) is a service program located in nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. Members must complete 300-1,700 hours of service.  National members provide direct service to the community.

• AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members serve full-time for a year at nonprofit organizations or local government agencies to build the capacity of these organizations to carry out programs that alleviate poverty. VISTA members develop programs, create projects, or identify resources to help build organizational capacity for the affiliate.

Yes, but classes cannot interfere with your AmeriCorps position.

Yes, you can have a part-time job. You need to request approval from your supervisor and the job cannot interfere with your AmeriCorps position.

There is a stipend available for VISTA relocation.

There is no medical insurance provided for VISTA members.

No, you have seven years after you complete service to use it.