AmeriCorps Vista-Bell-Harlan Counties

Benefits

• A modest living stipend of $24,000 slightly higher for Vista Leads
• Paid bi-weekly
• Either an education award of $6,895 to put toward student loans or future tuition
• A $1,800 (pre-tax) end-of-year cash stipend
• Health Insurance benefits
• Mileage reimbursement at $.60 per mile
• Relocation reimbursement of $750 for members relocating more than 50 miles to their service site
• Loan forbearance or deferment for qualified student loans
• 10 personal & 10 sick days
• Childcare benefits
• 1-year of non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs
• Professional development, networking, and community engagement opportunities
• Valuable work and life skills
• The change to make a substantial difference in our Kentucky communities!

Requirements

• Be a US citizen, national, or hold legal permanent status
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Willingness to serve full-time for a year
• Live in one of the counties that you serve
• Posess an education or life skills that will help you be successful in your placement
• A passion for giving back!