AmeriCorps - Frequently Asked Questions, Pt. AmeriCorps is not a job. It is a service opportunity. It is a movement that unites diverse Americans in improving our neighborhoods. The living allowance is not a wage and does not fluctuate based on the number of hours a member serves in a given time period.
Members receive the living allowance bi-monthly, and it is taxable.
This award can be used to help pay off student loans or finance college, graduate school, or vocational training. One hundred thirteen NRRC members will serve at one of 17 operating sites around the country. Please see the Proposed 2000-2001 Operating Sites for the most recent listing.