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Find the program that is right for you

We offer opportunities with different time commitments and requirements, meaning you can serve in whatever capacity works for your passion, goals, and lifestyle.

Program	Time Commitment	Age	Length of Service	Number of participants per Year	Service Setting	Benefits	Structure
State and National	Part time and Full time available	17 and up	Varies	65,000	Choose a service environment	Education award, living allowance	Choose an organization
VISTA	Full time	18 and up	12 months or summer positions	8,000	Serve in a nonprofit office	Education award or end of service stipend, living allowance	Choose an organization fighting poverty
NCCC	Full time	18-26, no upper age limit for leaders	10-11 months	1,200	Complete physically demanding, hands-on projects while traveling regionally	Education award, living allowance, housing provided	Assigned to a variety of organizations
NCCC FEMA Corps	Full time	18-26, no upper age limit for leaders	12 months	1,000	Serve in a government office or field setting across the country	Education award, living allowance, housing provided	Assigned to projects identified by FEMA
RSVP	Flexible	55 and up	Flexible	170,000	Choose a service environment	No stipend; insurance; training	Choose an organization
Foster Grandparent	5-40 hours/week	55 and up	Flexible	20,000	Mentor and tutor students	Income eligible receive a stipend; insurance; training	Choose an organization
Senior Companion	5-40 hours/week	55 and up	Flexible	10,000	Visit seniors at home and assist with daily tasks	Income eligible receive a stipend; insurance; training	Choose an organization

Have questions about our programs or the application process?

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Our programs

We empower an entire ecosystem of service through our core programs.

Are you interested in developing leadership skills while serving full-time, on a team, to make an impact in communities across the country?

AmeriCorps NCCC

Are you 55+ and interested in finding a flexible service opportunity in your community?

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP

Do you want to find the service experience that fits your interests? Search through thousands of opportunities available through organizations that work with AmeriCorps.

AmeriCorps State & National

Are you 55+ and interested in mentoring children and youth in your community?

AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparents

Are you 55+ and want to provide assistance and friendship to seniors who have difficulty with daily living tasks?

AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companions

Are you interested in developing professional skills while expanding the capacity of organizations who fight poverty?

AmeriCorps VISTA

Even a day makes a difference

Time a challenge? You can still serve as a volunteer during a day of service. Find out what’s coming and see how you can get involved.

MLK Day of Service

Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off.” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance

On this day Americans across the country are called to volunteer in their local communities in tribute to the individuals lost and injured in the attacks, first responders, and the many who have risen in service to defend freedom.

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What to expect

Learn more about what to expect when you sign up for AmeriCorps.

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