Become an Americorps Member
Branches is one of the most unique after school programs because we not only help our children and youth become better students, but we also help them become better people. Yes, making sure our kids are reading at grade level and improving their grades is a major focus of what we do. However, we’ve also cultivated programs serving the children and youth of Miami that is loving, supportive, and uplifting.
Member Service
Our AmeriCorps members serve side by side with our staff and volunteers in our child and youth programs. Our members engage low income children, youth and families to help improve academic performance through the planning, developing and leading of educational sessions. Our members provide direct service in the form of mentoring, tutoring, homework assistance and more. To review a more comprehensive list of our member service, please read our Member Position Description.
Member Benefits
The impact our members make in our communities is invaluable. Truly, there is no amount of compensation that can reward them for answering the call to serve. However, those who serve with us will receive:
- Full-Time (1700 hours)
- A bi-weekly living allowance (before taxes): $965
- Health Insurance Savings: $4,998.60
- A Segal Education Award (upon successful completion of service year): $6,895.00
- Reduced Full-Time (1200 hours)
- A bi-weekly living allowance (before taxes): $675
- Health Insurance Savings: $4,998.60
- A Segal Education Award (upon successful completion of service year): $4,826.50
Interested in Reduced Full-Time?
Click here to apply.
Member Commitment
AmeriCorps is more than just an individual experience; it’s a commitment members make to serve their community. Therefore:
- Full-time members must commit to serve and complete a minimum of 1,700 hours by 07/31/2024.
- Reduced Full-time members must commit to serve and complete a minimum of 1,200 hours by 07/31/2024.
Member Training
To ensure our members are fully equipped with the necessary tools to have a successful service year, all members are required to attend mandatory trainings before and during their service year. Those trainings include CPR/First Aide, Diversity, Introduction to Disaster, Disability, Citizenship, Professional Development and more.
One week of “Pre-Service” Orientation Training is required upon start.
Interested in Full-time? Click here to apply!
Interested in Reduced Full-time? Click here to apply!
For more information about AmeriCorps National Programs, please visit their website.
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