Join AmeriCorps!
As an AmeriCorps member, you can…
Full and part-time positions are available throughout the Austin area. Full-time (FT) members are required to complete a minimum of 1,700 hours throughout their term of service. Part-time (PT) members are required to complete a minimum of 900 hours.
- Living allowance (for 2012-2013, FT will receive $12,100* throughout term of service; PT will receive $6,230* throughout term of service)
- Health care (if FT & applicable)
- Child care (if applicable)
- Training & professional development
- Student loan deferment
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or pay back student loans (for 2012-2013, FT will receive $5,550* upon successful completion of service term; PT will receive *2,775 upon successful completion of service term)
- Additional benefits vary by program (i.e. housing, travel, etc.)
- *pre-tax amount
Here are some of the AmeriCorps programs available in Austin, TX:
(Click on logo for more information about each program & how to apply directly to their AmeriCorps program)
A Community for Education (A.C.E.)
American YouthWorks
College Forward
Communities In Schools (C.I.S.) of Central Texas
4-H CAPITAL
Keep Austin Housed
The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas
AND…check out our AmeriCorps VISTA programs that are fighting poverty everyday, right here in your community!
University of Texas Volunteer Center
College Forward
Literacy Coalition of Central TX
Sustainable Food Center
United Way Capitol Area
Gen Austin
Foundation Communities
UT Dana Center
Campfire USA Balcones
BIG Austin
Want to know more? Click here –> http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp
Interested in joining AmeriCorps?
- Visit AmeriCorps.gov to learn more
- Think about how and where you want to serve
- Talk to AmeriCorps members and alums
- Find out what programs are recruiting
- Apply!
