Become an Americorps Member
Branches partners with families to build educational and financial assets, community and hope. We serve families across South Florida at our three sites in North Miami, South Miami, and Florida City, providing after-school enrichment, youth development, financial coaching, small business support, and more. AmeriCorps members support Branches’ Grow & Climb programs by working with our elementary, middle, and high school students to provide academic support, mentorship, and additional guidance.
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:
- Minimum Time (300 hours)
– A bi-weekly living allowance (before taxes): $700
– A Segal Education Award (upon successful completion of service year): $1,565.08
Member Commitment
AmeriCorps is more than just an individual experience; it’s a commitment members make to serve their community. Therefore:
- Minimum-time members must commit to serve and complete a minimum of 450 hours by 07/31/2026.
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, Introduction to Disaster, Disability, Citizenship, Professional Development and more.
One week of “Pre-Service” Orientation Training is required upon start.
Interested in Minimum-time? Click Here to apply!
For more information about AmeriCorps National Programs, please visit their website.
Meet Our Members!
