AmeriCorps participants are members, not volunteers or employees. Moreover, members are not allowed to perform an employee's duties or otherwise displace employees. Wheeler Clinic will pay the members' living allowance. All members who complete their service commitment will receive an educational award through the Corporation for National Service. Full time members are eligible for child care and health benefits.
Candidates apply for member status using an application form.
Members are screened using the application materials and interviewing by staff. Full time members will commit to 1700 hours of service for the year. Approximately 340 of those hours will be served in training. The rest of the time will be spent in direct service with children and families. Half time members will commit to 900 hours of service for the year.