AmeriCorps UOG

AmeriCorps UOG

What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that each take a different approach to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. Members commit their time to address critical community needs, like increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters, and more.

As a member of AmeriCorps UOG, you will engage with high school students, college students, and members of the community to create awareness and provide assistance in the areas of:

education
environmental stewardship
disaster preparedness
capacity building (volunteerism)

AmeriCorps Guam – AmeriCorps Pledge

Being an AmeriCorps member is personally fulfilling as you will be helping people, strengthening communities, and simply getting things done.

Additionally, AmeriCorps provides valuable experiences that will enrich your character and enhance your perspectives, two things that will benefit you throughout your life and career.

It also has financial rewards! Membership also comes with a monthly living allowance of $528, and members who complete at least 900 hours of service receive a $3,047.50 scholarship award.

Application Process

Application cycles begin every summer for service in the following academic year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, applications are due on Aug. 31.

Eligibility

Students and community members are eligible to apply for AmeriCorps if they meet the following eligibility requirements:

U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
At least 17 years old
High school diploma
Valid U.S. Social Security Number
Able to serve 20 – 25 hours per week from Monday through Friday and an additional four hours on Saturdays

Applying

Eligible applicants may then apply in two ways:

Option 1: Fill out a pdf application and submit online through the Serve Guam Commission.
Option 2: Create an account on myamericorps.gov and submit through the AmeriCorps Portal.