What is required to be an AmeriCorps Cape Cod member?
  • A U.S. citizen/permanent legal resident 18 years or older

  • A high school graduate and have completed at least 2 years of college and/or experience

  • Interested in a residential environmental and disaster related service program

  • Able and willing to complete a total of 1700 service hours in 11 months

  • Able to join the program from September 2009 to July 2010

  • Able to perform challenging, physical labor

  • A personal vehicle for use during the program
What are some of the benefits?
  • Housing

  • Bi-Weekly stipend

  • Mileage allowance

  • Health insurance plan

  • Federal school loan forbearance

  • $4,725 Educational Award (Upon Completion of 1,700 hours of service)

  • Training
Accommodations
  • AmeriCorps Cape Cod is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities as members and can provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
  • Reasonable accommodations are also available of the application and interview process.