AmeriCorps

Corporation for National and Community Service

National voluntary service program.

Description:

A national service opportunity open to persons of all ages. Consists of hundreds of national service programs so, depending on the program, the AmeriCorps member could serve from nine months to three years, full- or part-time, and before, during or after college or job training. Participants earn education awards to help pay back student loans or finance college, graduate school or vocational training. Participants who serve in the National Civilian Community Corps, serve in a full-time, team-based, ten-month residential program for persons age 17-24. VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America), for persons age 18 or over, work in low-income areas, helping residents to improve their lives and communities by establishing literacy programs, increasing housing opportunities, establishing credit unions and improving health care, among other activities. Members receive a living allowance, health coverage and a post-service education award. The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) also administers the Senior Corps for persons age 55 or over. These programs include the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, the Senior Companion Program and the Foster Grandparent Program (all described separately). Information regarding all CNCS programs can be found at www.nationalservice.gov.

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary for service.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Korean
Spanish

Services

Eligibility:

Vary according to program

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
Nationwide
San Francisco County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County