What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps engages thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds for a year of service. The program founded in 1994, has engaged more than 800,000 AmeriCorps members who have contributed more than 1 billion hours in service across America.

AmeriCorps Programs offered by Habitat Pittsburgh:

AmeriCorps State and National: provide direct service to the organization to effectively utilize volunteers to meet critical community needs.

Benefits of AmeriCorps:

• Skills for the future
• Living allowance of $16,300 for a full 10 1/2 months for National/Direct AmeriCorps members
• Health insurance and workers compensation insurance (or equivalent)
• Education award of $6,345
• Forbearance of qualified student loans and payment of interest that accrues during the term of service
• Habitat Pittsburgh specific: a housing stipend of $200/month is provided for AmeriCorps members.

Positions at Pittsburgh Habitat: No positions open at this time.