Learn about Americorps and FEMA Corps Gap Year Opportunities

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 MISSION

AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) strengthens communities and develops leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. In partnership with non-profits—secular and faith based—local municipalities, state governments, federal government, national and state parks, Indian tribes, and schools, members complete service projects throughout the region they are assigned.

AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, team-based residential program for men and women age 18-24. Members are assigned to one of five campuses — Denver, CO; Sacramento, CA; Baltimore, MD; Vicksburg, MS; and Vinton, IA.

Drawn from the successful models of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s and the U.S. military, AmeriCorps NCCC is built on the belief that civic responsibility is an inherent duty of all citizens and that national service programs work effectively with local communities to address pressing needs.

One program. Two unique experiences. Four ways to serve.

Which path is right for you?

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community CorpsThe AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (N-triple-C) is one program with two unique service experiences. The first, Traditional Corps, is our original, rugged, and demanding service experience designed to strengthen communities and build America’s next generation of leaders. Within traditional corps, you can serve as a corps member or a team leader. As a corps member, you serve ten months alongside a diverse team of 18 to 24 year olds. Our traditional corps does hands-on projects in a field setting while traveling regionally and working with a variety of organizations. Critical to the success of a traditional corps member is being a team player while setting and reaching personal and team goals. Traditional corps members earn a $4,000 living allowance and a $5,775 education award upon completion of the program. Within traditional corps, you also have the opportunity to serve as a team leader. Traditional team leaders serve 11 months, which includes an added month of leadership and supervisory skills training. Traditional corps team leaders will lead a diverse team of 18 to 24 year olds, but themselves can be older than 24. Traditional team leaders will travel regionally while working with a variety of organizations, all the while managing team dynamics and facilitating member development. Traditional team leaders earn a $12,500 living allowance and a $5,775 education award upon completion of the program.The other service experience AmeriCorps (N-triple-C) offers is called FEMA Corps. FEMA corps is an immersive professional experience designed to build leaders and strengthen our national’s capacity to prepare for and respond to disasters. Within FEMA corps, you can serve as a corps member or a team leader. As a corps member, you serve ten months alongside a diverse team of 18 to 24 year olds. Our FEMA corps does skill building projects in a field or office setting while traveling nationally and working directly with the Federal Emergency Management agency (FEMA). Critical to the success of a FEMA corps member is being a team player while setting and reaching goals. FEMA corps members earn a $4,000 living allowance and a $5,775 education award upon completion of the program. Within FEMA corps, you also have the opportunity to serve as a team leader. FEMA corps team leaders serve 11 months, which includes an added month of leadership and supervisory skills training. FEMA corps team leaders will lead a diverse team of 18 to 24 year olds, but themselves can be older than 24. FEMA corps team leaders travel nationally and work directly with the Federal Emergency Management agency (FEMA), all the while managing team dynamics and facilitating member development. FEMA corps team leaders earn a $12,500 living allowance and a $5,775 education award upon completion of the program.

Keep in mind. Previous service as a corps member is not required to apply for team leader positions. It is possible to apply for more than one AmeriCorps opportunity. Flexibility, patience, and a positive attitude are critical to your future success as a NCCC member.

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