Many programs also cover health insurance, medical costs, and transportation. Most volunteers are often able to defer student loans during the time of volunteer service. For more information about AmeriCorps, see the CNVS AmeriCorps Education Awards . Although some placements do require specific job skills or certification, many ask only for a willingness to learn. Opportunities in education, social work, and health care exist even for those without formal training in these areas.
Some programs accept married people and people with dependents.
Check the Response Directory of Volunteer Opportunities to identify these programs. Many programs have volunteers living together in community. Some have volunteers living in community with priests, sisters, or brothers. Some have them living with local families or alone. Many former volunteers find that the experience and skills that they gained during their service are helpful to them in their next employment situation.