MAP Member Benefits
There are a few levels of AmeriCorps membership. Choose the one that's right for you.
Membership Levels
1700 Service Hours:
AmeriCorps Members can receive:
- $11,400 annual stipend
- $4,725 educational award (upon successful completion of contracted hours)
- Health and dental care benefits
900 Service Hours:
- AmeriCorps Members can receive:
- $6,035 stipend
- $2,362 educational award (upon successful completion of contracted hours)
450 Service Hours:
- AmeriCorps Members can receive:
- $3,017 stipend
- $1,250 educational award (upon successful completion of contracted hours)
Member Training
Up to 20% of a member’s service hours can be used for training to better enable the member to perform duties required by the placement.
MAP provides pre-service and in-service training sessions that assist members in reaching their performance potential, while increasing their marketability for related positions. Past training sessions have included such topics as:
- Economic development & neighborhood revitalization
- Fund-Raising Strategies
- Cultural diversity and awareness
- CPR & first aid training
- Community action planning
- Current trends in youth development
- Civic engagement
Member Experience
Members gain valuable practical experience working in collaboration with community and faith-based organizations on meaningful human needs projects in the areas of education, health, social work, urban planning, and economic development. During the term of service, the member will enjoy:
- Learning about the rewards and challenges facing human needs non-profit organizations
- Opportunities to meet and engage with people who want to make a difference in their communities
- Working in a culturally rich environment
- Occasions to network with peers and potential employers
- Participation in meaningful projects that strive to build capacity for community-based organizations