city year

Cost: FREE | SSI or ITIN REQUIRED: Yes

Eligibility: Be between the ages of 18 and 25 (by July 1, 2019). Have a college degree, some college, high school diploma, or GED. Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Unfortunately, applicants who have received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are not eligible to serve as AmeriCorps members at this time. Able to commit to completing 1700 hours of full-time service over 11 months. Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program. Because the safety of students is our first priority, every confirmed AmeriCorps member must undergo a criminal history check. In cases where a criminal offense appears, the circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Pathways:

1. EDUCATION/ Americorp Member

Education focused, nonprofit organization that unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service to keep students in school and on track to graduation. Provides a stipend while in service and a college scholarship when the service year is complete.