Join AmeriCorps
For more than 15 years, AmeriCorps members have helped communities across the nation address some of their most challenging problems. Joining AmeriCorps is your chance to put your ideals into action while learning new skills and making new connections that will last you a lifetime.
Become an AmeriCorps member and…
- Contribute to lasting change in the community where you serve
- Gain the satisfaction of knowing you are helping others
- Develop new skills & experiences
- Receive outstanding training & professional development
- Work alongside committed passionate people
- Earn money for college or repay student loans
- Make life-long friends
- Learn to be a leader
- Change the world!
- Learn more
Other Benefits include:
- A modest living allowance
- Basic health insurance coverage for full-time members
- Childcare assistance - full-time members may qualify
- Deferment of student loans while in service
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien
- Be at least 17 years old
- Have high school diploma, GED or commit to earning a GED while serving. Different programs may have different educational requirements.
- Be able to pass a criminal history check – not having committed murder or an offense which requires you be listed on an offender registry. Different programs may have different standards.
Service Options:
- Nebraska AmeriCorps programs
- AmeriCorps throughout America
- AmeriCorps*VISTA and build the capacity of communities and organizations to combat poverty
- AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) for those age18-24 wanting a full-time residential experience
- Unsure? Let AmeriCorps help you find the right program with the interactive program selector.
For More Information Contact:
Greg Donovan
Senior Program Officer
402.471.6249
greg.donovan@nebraska.gov