Accumulate 300 hours of community service over a period of one year to receive a $1,000 education award for school!
You can use this education award for:
· Repaying existing or future student loans
· Paying all or part of current education expenses
· Paying expenses while participating in an approved school-to-work program
Minimum Qualifications:
· You must be at least 17 years old
· You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident
· You must have at least a high school diploma, or GED
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do AmeriCorps members work?
In the past, AmeriCorps members have been placed in the following organizations:
How does this benefit students of all majors?
Students are able to develop their professional skills by accumulating a significant amount of time with a nonprofit organization. Potential applicants are matched with an organization that suits their interests, career goals, and location preference. Please note: you must have a car if you are interested in serving your hours off campus.
Where can I receive more information?
Click
here for more information.
How do I apply?
Click
here for the application. All applications must be submitted in hard copy form to Urszula Zalewski, Career and Volunteer Programs Coordinator, at the Stony Brook University Career Center, at the foot of the Zebra path.
What if I have further questions?
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
AmeriCorps VISTA is a full-time, one-year program specifically designed for recent graduates, experienced professionals, and community members who wish to contribute to the alleviation of hunger and poverty across the United States. AmeriCorps members serve in universities, nonprofit organizations, and other agencies greatly in need of their support. There are currently over 5,000 VISTA members serving in over 1,200 programs across the country (www.americorps.gov).
While serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA, members receive health benefits and prescription coverage, a monthly living allowance, child care assistance if necessary, loan forbearance, training, and professional development opportunities. Some programs also offer housing, meals, and compensation for public transportation, if appropriate
The VISTA Program at Stony Brook University
The AmeriCorps VISTA member at Stony Brook University works in the Career Center and matches individuals and members of student organizations with volunteering opportunities.
The Stony Brook VISTA aims to:
· Organize community outreach activities for students and faculty
· Forge and promote community-University partnerships
· Promote service-learning, mentoring, and experiential learning activities
Interested in the types of programs and services the Stony Brook VISTA promotes? Please contact Taryn Kutujian, VISTA Programs Coordinator, at
tkutujia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
For more information about joining AmeriCorps VISTA, please click
here!
Additional AmeriCorps Resources
