<aside> ⭐ This information sheet is designed to introduce faculty at higher education institutions to AmeriCorps and all it has to offer.
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AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. Every year, approximately 75,000 AmeriCorps members serve organizations in communities across the United States. Individuals who serve through AmeriCorps receive a monthly living stipend and, at the end of their service term, an education award they can use to cover the costs of college or graduate school.
Faculty across the country are partnering with AmeriCorps to provide transformational community-based learning experiences for their students. Students who complete academic requirements through AmeriCorps service gain valuable experience while earning money that will help them to reach their educational goals.
High-impact practices like internships, service-learning, and community-based learning provide significant educational benefits for students participating in them. Here are some ways you can partner with AmeriCorps to provide these types of experiences for your students.
To connect with AmeriCorps programs in your state, contact your state service commission.