City of Las Vegas, NV
09/27/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/26/2024 19:30
AmeriCorps Program
Do you want to make a difference in your community while earning a living stipend and education award?
Earn up to a $20,020 stipend and $5,175.50 education award.*
The AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA programs are a network of national service programs that engages more than 200,000 Americans each year by helping local organizations expand capacity and make change. AmeriCorps members make a vital impact in the community through action and leadership, providing services such as youth education interventions, college and career supports to young adults, connecting families to resources, and helping meet other critical needs in the community.
*Service hours, stipend and education award amounts vary based on position and successful completion of the program.
We invite you to sign up for an upcoming information session by clicking here.
For more information, email [email protected] or call 702.229.2609.
City of Las Vegas AmeriCorps State and National Program
Ready to put your passion into action? Choose a service opportunity that best fits your unique interests. You can tutor and mentor students, improve workforce equity, or work on many other cause-related projects. Serving with AmeriCorps State and National can propel your personal development and career path while making a difference in your community.
We are currently recruiting 20 members with start dates in October 2024 for the following areas:
Education
- Strong Start GO! Mobile Pre-K
-
ReInvent Schools Las Vegas Elementary Schools
- Chronic Absenteeism Mentor
- Literacy Tutor
- Nutrition Mentor
Social Initiatives
- Batteries Included/NextGen
City of Las Vegas AmeriCorps VISTA Program
Looking to kickstart your professional career? Serve for a year with our organization by tackling chronic absenteeism and literacy to generate resources and empower individuals and communities. Build your resume as you coordinate administrative projects, such as data management, communications, marketing materials development, and more.
We currently recruiting for two members in the following areas:
Education Support
- Chronic Absenteeism Program Assistant VISTA
- Workforce Development Assistant VISTA
Eligibility and Benefits
Eligibility
- 18 years of age or older with a college degree or some college education
- U.S. Citizen, National or Permanent Legal Resident
Benefits
- Up to $24,962 living allowance for a one-year service term*
- Education Award up to $7,395 upon completion of service year*
- Federal student loan forbearance or deferment
- Ongoing training and professional development.
*Service hours, stipend and education award amounts vary based on position and successful completion of the program.