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AmeriCorps: Ways to Serve

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AmeriCorps NCCC members strengthencommunities and develop leadership skillsthrough direct, team-based service. Teamsof young adults, age 18-24, travel acrossthe country to complete projects thatmeet crucial community needs. FEMACorps members complete projectsspecifically designed by FEMA to supportdisaster preparedness and response.

AmeriCorps State & National membersengage in a diverse range of serviceprojects at local, regional, and nationalorganizations to address criticalcommunity needs of disaster services,economic opportunity, education, healthyfutures, environmental stewardship andveterans and military families.

AmeriCorps VISTA members go where theneed is greatest: to communities facingpoverty, inequity, and unemployment.VISTA members serve in a professionalsetting building partnerships, writinggrants, and organizing volunteers. Aboveall, VISTA members are catalysts forchange, working to advance local solutions.

Type of Service

Age

Eligibility

Duration

Location

Living Allowance

Education Award

Conduct hands-on serviceprojects with a team

Meet community needsthrough diverse projects

18 – 24(18+ for leaders)

17+

10 – 12 months Generally 3 – 12 months*

Travel and serveon various projects

Anywhere in the country

YesYes, depending

on program

Up to $5,920

No prior experiencenecessary

No prior experiencenecessary

Work with organizationsto fight poverty

18+

12 months

Anywhere in the country

Yes

Up to $5,920(or $1,800 cash stipend)

No prior experiencenecessary

State & National VISTANCCC

Up to $5,920

Additional benefits vary by program but may include: child care, health care, meals, housing, transportation, federal non-competitive eligibility benefit, etc. Visit our website to see updated education award amounts and apply.

*Service ranges from 300 to 1,700 hours, including full-time, part-time, half-time, quarter-time, and minimum-time positions.

Updated January 2018.

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