Center for community engagement 
What is AmeriCorps?
Get paid to volunteer! AmeriCorps is a network of programs throughout
the US
that allows individuals to serve at nonprofit organizations in
their communities,
while being compensated for their time.
The program at ISU is called Sycamore Service Corps
For more information on the national program visit, http://www.americorps.gov/
Eligibility
- US Citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
- 17 years of age
- Applicants do NOT have to be students
Information Sessions
- Monday January 30th – 1pm- 2pm, HMSU 420
- Thursday February 2nd- 11:00am- 12pm, HMSU 407
- Tuesday February 21st- 4pm- 5pm, HMSU 307
Information Tables
- Thursday February 9th- 11am- 1pm, HMSU Main Vestibule West
- Thursday February 16th- 11am-1pm, HMSU Commons Kiosk
Important Program Updates
Below you will find information regarding the 2011-2012 AmeriCorps cohort system. AmeriCorps members serve 300, 450, or 675 hours. Most members receive either a monthly living allowance or monetary funds through federal work study. All positions receive an education award upon successfully completion of the program.
**Applicants are no longer able to enroll through rolling admission, and are highly encouraged to join the program based upon the cohort start dates listed below. Applications should be received at least (4) weeks prior to the intended start date.
| Start Date | End Date |
Number of months |
Hours per week |
Living allowance per month |
FWS amount per week |
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| Cohort 1 | ||||||
| 675 hours | September 15, 2011 | July 15, 2012 | 11 | 15.34 | $434.27 | |
| 450 hours | September 15, 2011 | May 15, 2012 | 9 | 12.5 | $353.78 | |
| 300 hours | September 15, 2011 | May 15, 2012 | 9 | 8.3 | NA | **$116 |
| Cohort 2 | ||||||
| 675 hours | October 6, 2011 | July 6, 2012 | 10 | 17 | $477.70 | |
| 450 hours | October 6, 2011 | May 11, 2012 | 8 | 14 | $398.00 | |
| 300 hours | October 6, 2011 | May 11, 2012 | 8 | 9.3 | NA | **$134.85 |
| Cohort 3 | ||||||
| 675 hours | November 1, 2011 | August 31, 2012 | 10 | 17 | $477.70 | |
| 450 hours | November 1, 2011 | July 31, 2012 | 9 | 12.5 | $353.78 | |
| 300 hours | November 1, 2011 | June 30, 2012 | 8 | 9.3 | NA | **$134.85 |
| Cohort 4 | ||||||
| 675 hours | January 16, 2012 | August 15, 2012 | 8 | 21 | $597.12 | |
| 450 hours | January 16, 2012 | August 15, 2012 | 8 | 14 | $398.00 | |
| 300 hours | January 16, 2012 | June 15, 2012 | 6 | 12.5 | NA | **$181.25 |
| Cohort 5 | ||||||
| 675 hours | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| 450 hours | March 1, 2012 | August 15, 2012 | 6 | 19 | $530.67 | |
| 300 hours | March 1, 2012 | July 15, 2012 | 5 | 15 | **$120.00 | |
*dependent upon FWS amount available to each student.
FWS money will only be paid September 15, 2011 - May 5, 2012
FWS amounts are approximate and depend upon the number of hours served each pay period.
Amounts listed are pre-tax.
Additional information regarding the cohorts will be provided in the information sessions. If you have any questions, please call us at 812-237-2334.
attend an information session!
Every applicant MUST attend one information session before an interview can be scheduled.
For information on info sessions, contact Tonya Collier :
What do AmeriCorps members do?
Members work on community needs in education, health and human services, public safety, family self-sufficiency and stability, and community and economic development.
For example:
- Tutor and mentor teens and elementary school students
- Teach CPR and disaster education workshops
- Assist families in locating parenting and child care resources
- Provide music, art, exercise, or pet therapy service to individuals or groups
- Lead youth programs and activities
- Serve as an organic garden assistant
- Help unemployed or underemployed adults with job skills
Where do AmeriCorps members Serve?
2011-2012 Position descriptions will be available in early August.
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Our policy is to provide equal opportunity for all. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment or service because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, mental or physical disability (including HIV/AIDS), sexual orientation, or any other improper criterion.