Joining the City of Lakes AmeriCorps program provides many rewards and benefits.
Living Allowance Stipend
Stipends are paid in consistent biweekly amounts. The amount will be somewhere in the range listed for each commitment level. A range is listed because we have requested additional funds from AmeriCorps for the 2022-23 program year in order to increase living allowances. We will be notified in May if we received these additional funds and will then announce specific stipend amounts.
If you receive state or federal benefits, such as SSI, SSDI, or Medical Assistance and you are concerned about how serving in AmeriCorps may impact your benefits, please read this FAQ designed specifically for Minnesota residents, as well as this handout.
Help with College Costs and Student Loans
Health Coverage for eligible full-time members
Assistance paying for Child Care (eligible 1700-hour members only)
Professional Development
Direct Service Experience