75,000 members serving. 21,000 locations. 1 million+ alumni.
AmeriCorps NCCC members strengthen communities and develop leadership skills through direct, team-based service. Live with a team of young adults from around the country, embark on an adventure, and build your resume along the way. Whether clearing trails for a national park or building homes for families in need, you’ll engage in a variety of projects and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
FEMA Corps members complete projects under the direction of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support disaster preparedness and response. As a FEMA Corps member, you will conduct administrative tasks in an office setting, go door-to-door to help disaster survivors apply for assistance, or help organizations that respond to disasters.
AmeriCorps State & National makes up the majority of service opportunities available to you. It is the matchmaker of national service. Select from hundreds of organizations that see service as a solution to local, regional, and national challenges.
Put yourself in an environment that propels your personal development, opens up diverse career paths, and promotes lifelong civic engagement. From the classroom, to the outdoors, and everything in between, AmeriCorps is the catalyst that connects you to your passion.
AmeriCorps VISTA members bring passion and perseverance where the need is greatest: to organizations that fight poverty. Serve as an agent for change, living and working alongside community leaders to meet our nation’s most pressing challenges and advance local solutions. You will serve in a nonprofit or local government agency gaining experience and leadership skills that will set you up for a life of service in the public or private sector.
Use your courage and creativity to address poverty in your hometown or another location of your choice. Help organizations carry out their mission through fundraising, grant writing, volunteer recruitment, and so much more.
Find a Way to Serve that Fits You.
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Structure and Setting
| AmeriCorps State and National | AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps NCCC | AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose an organization and a service environment | Choose an organization fighting poverty and serve in a nonprofit office | Assigned to a variety of organizations and complete physically demanding, hands-on projects | Assigned to projects identified by FEMA and serve in a government office or field setting |
Available Positions
| AmeriCorps State and National | AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps NCCC | AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65,000 positions each year | 8,000 positions each year | 1,200 positions each year | 1,000 positions each year |
Age Requirement
| AmeriCorps State and National | AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps NCCC | AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 years old, no upper age limit | 18 years old, no upper age limit | 18-26*, no upper age limit for team leaders | 18-26*, no upper age limit for team leaders |
*The CARES Act, passed by Congress in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, increased the upper age limit for participation as an AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Member to 26 years old. Under the CARES Act, Section 3514(d), the upper age limit for AmeriCorps NCCC members is 26. AmeriCorps NCCC applies the upper age limit at the time a member arrives on campus and is activated as a member. That means individuals must be on campus and activated as members for at least one day before turning 27. The 26-year upper age limit will remain in effect until further notice.
Length of Service
| AmeriCorps State and National | AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps NCCC | AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies* | 12 months or summer positions | 10 months, 11 months for team leaders | 12 months |
Location
| AmeriCorps State and National | AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps NCCC | AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serve in one location | Serve in one location | Travel regionally | Travel nationally |
Housing Provided
| AmeriCorps State and National | AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps NCCC | AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps |
|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | Yes | Yes |
Living Allowance
| AmeriCorps State and National | AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps NCCC | AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Education Award
| AmeriCorps State and National | AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps NCCC | AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes** | Yes(or cash stipend)** | Yes** | Yes** |
Career Benefits
| AmeriCorps State and National | AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps NCCC | AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional development | Non-competitive Eligibility for government jobs | Hard and soft skills | Fast track to FEMA employment |
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, three-quarter-time, half-time, quarter-time, and minimum-time positions.
** Check Amounts, Eligibility, and Limitations for currrent Education Award amounts.
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