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What is AmeriCorps?
Often times described as the domestic Peace Corps, AmeriCorps programs help communities address locally-defined challenges by mobilizing America’s greatest asset, its citizens. There are full- and part-time AmeriCorps positions available across South Carolina that engage dedicated leaders from age 17 to 117+ who will commit to utilizing their skill, experience, and passion to address needs in their communities.
Opportunities at AIM
Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM) is a nonprofit located in Anderson, SC. AIM's mission is to connect people with support, resources, and education, so they can empower themselves to become self-sufficient.
Benefits of Service
The benefits that individuals serving with an AmeriCorps SC program are eligible to receive are listed below.
Living Allowance
Your living allowance will help cover the basic costs of living, which allows national service to be an option for everybody. Furthermore, living within tight economic bounds encourages AmeriCorps Members to relate more closely with the resource-limited communities they serve. (The amount of living allowance varies by program and term type. Please refer to the application process for each AmeriCorps SC program listed below for more details.)
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Health Insurance
Health insurance, which meets Affordable Care Act standards, is provided to those serving full-time as AmeriCorps Members. Coverage varies by program, but general questions are addressed on this website.
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Education Award
Following your successful completion of your AmeriCorps term of service, you will become eligible to earn the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. This can be applied to existing student loans or to future education endeavors. Each AmeriCorps Member can earn up to the equivalent of two full-time education awards, totaling over $11,000. Over 180 institutions of higher education will match your AmeriCorps Education Award.
Professional Development / Job Training
Many AmeriCorps Members utilize the valuable job training, professional development, and networking opportunities they participating in while serving in an AmeriCorps SC program to advance their career after their term of service.
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Childcare Assistance
Full-time service Members may qualify for childcare assistance. The application process can be completed here.
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Loan Forbearance
Your federal student loans qualify for loan forbearance (i.e. payment postponement) during your term of service. Furthermore, the federal government will pay for the interest that your loans accrue while in forbearance during your year of service. You can learn more about applying for loan forbearance here.
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Meet Like-Minded Peers
You will get to serve alongside other service-minded peers who seek to strengthen our South Carolina communities. Further, you will join a network of over 1,000,000 AmeriCorps Alum, who can link you to resources and job opportunities following your AmeriCorps service. Register here to start receiving AmeriCorps Alum benefits today.
What is AmeriCorps VISTA?
AmeriCorps VISTA is a full-time service program offered through the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The program is designed to build capacity in nonprofit organizations and communities to help alleviate poverty. VISTA Members serve a one year term, assisting with a variety of projects and initiatives.
Current Open Positions for AmeriCorps VISTA:
About the Experience
Gabi Tallman 2018-2019
Sarah Ann Skelton 2018-2019
"Serving as a VISTA gave me the full-time internship that I didn't know I needed. It let me gain real world experience in my field of study and make community connections for future endeavors."
"As an AmeriCorps VISTA, I discovered where I fit in the non-profit world. I was given the opportunity to work with and train volunteers, to create marketing materials, to learn how to communicate with donors and so much more! My year as a VISTA prepared me for, what I hope will be, the rest of my life."
