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Become a Member

How Do I Serve?

AmeriCorps is often referred to as a "domestic" Peace Corps. Thousands of Americans across the country are "Getting Things Done" by helping communities meet their needs through service. 

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CORE Susquehanna AmeriCorps members serve in Pennsylvania's heartland, which includes several Central PA counties.

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  • Members serve at community partner sites to support a specific need identified by the site

  • Members are assigned to a "service team" made up of other CORE Susquehanna AmeriCorps members. Each service team completes a project that will address a specific community need. This project is separate and in addition to the members' main service site responsibilities.

  • Members are required to complete five CORE Susquehanna AmeriCorps group service projects throughout the year.

Who Can Apply?

  • Citizens or legal residents of the U.S.

  • Anyone at least 17 years of age

  • Any high school graduate or anyone willing to enroll in GED

Terms of Service

  • Full Time = 1700 hours (35 hours/week for approx. 51 weeks)

  • Reduced Part Time = 450 hours (40 hours/week for approx. 11 weeks)

What Benefits Do I Receive?

  • Living stipend (amount varies based on term)

  • Education Award upon successful completion of the agreed upon term

  • Health Insurance

  • Childcare assistance (if qualified)

  • Forbearance on active student loans (includes interest accrued while serving)

  • Flexible service schedules (students and employed are welcome to apply)

  • Professional skill-building opportunities

"Americorps gives its volunteers of all ages an opportunity to work at a challenging job that provides support from both the Non-Profit where you serve and from AmeriCorps’ staff, so you can branch out and do things you didn’t know you could do, #NoFear!"

Barb Gimino, 2016-2018

"Serving with CORE Susquehanna AmeriCorps has been a life-changing opportunity to aid with the greatest needs of our local communities." 

Katelyn Williams, 2017-2018

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