Depending upon your interests and availability, we can help you determine which program might be best for you. Both agencies are committed to service, and both offer challenging and rewarding full-time opportunities. While Peace Corps Volunteers serve for two years, a stint in AmeriCorps usually lasts 10 months to one year. It tells you what AmeriCorps members do. They help communities tackle challenges in the areas of education, public safety, human needs, and the environment.
Some programs offer the opportunity for hands-on, direct service.
Others look to AmeriCorps members to help coordinate, develop, and manage projects, through fundraising, recruiting volunteers, and creating systems that turn a community need into a community service that remains long after your assignment is completed. For all AmeriCorps programs, members receive a modest living allowance, and some programs provide housing. You may not save much money during your year of service, but most members find the living allowance to be adequate to cover their needs. AmeriCorps members who complete a term of service also receive an education award. Part-time members are eligible for a partial award.