Cities Where We Serve
Notre Dame Mission Volunteers serve across the country. Click on a pin on the map or on a city name to the left to learn more about each city.
AmeriCorps Overview
AmeriCorps engages more than 80,000 Americans in intensive service each year at thousands of sites across the country. Since the program’s founding in 1994, more than 1 million AmeriCorps members have contributed more than 1.4 billion hours in service across America, while tackling pressing problems and mobilizing more than 2.3 million volunteers for the organizations they serve.
AmeriCorps Benefits
We provide AmeriCorps members with the following:
Living Allowance
A living allowance of $13,992 is distributed biweekly over the 11 month service period. This comes out to be roughly $583.00 biweekly before taxes.
Health Care
NDA members are eligible to enroll in our health insurance plan.
Childcare Assistance
Members are eligible to receive child care assistance, which covers up to the state’s local market rate for child care fees. For more information about childcare assets visit the Gap Solutions website.
Student Loan Forbearance
Members can place qualified student loans into forbearance during their service.
The National Service Trust will pay the interest that accrues on qualified loans during the time a person is in service. To learn more, visit the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award website.
Segal Education Award
Upon successful completion of their service, members receive an education award of $6,095 (taxable).
The Segal Education Award can be applied to qualified student loans or future education.
Development and Training
- Orientation: Local Site Directors lead orientations at the beginning of the service term.
- Team meetings: Placements include regular training on relevant topics each month.
- Mid-Year Conference: Members participate in workshops, engage in reflections, and hear from keynote speakers.
Placements Where We Serve
Members have many options when choosing a placement site. Search for service site by interest area or location to see the best fit for you.
World Ocean School
World Ocean School Greater Boston, MA The World Ocean School challenges students academically, physically, and emotionally aboard their historic ship, Roseway. NDA crewmembers live and work aboard the Roseway. They teach life skills and character development. Members and staff provide a safe exciting space for learning. For more information, visit: http://worldoceanschool.org
St. Margaret’s Center (Lennox, CA)
St. Margaret’s Center (Lennox, CA) St. Margaret’s is a Catholic Charities community center that serves the airport area of Los Angeles. The center provides a range of emergency and support services to individuals and families living at or below the federal poverty level. The Center’s goal is to provide relief, dignity, and support. The Center…
Orange County Schools
Orange County Schools Apopka, FL The Orange County Public School System serves K-12 students in Apopka, FL. Members work with students in classrooms or after-school programs. In the summer, NDA members perform service opportunities or create summer activities. Members may be asked to assist in parent conferences. For more information, visit: www.hcc-offm.org
AIRS Inc – Don Miller House
AIRS Inc – Don Miller House Baltimore, MD This residential program provides personal care and assistance to residents, who are community members living with HIV/AIDS. Don Miller House is responsible for the supervision of community volunteers and coordination of activities to provide hope and strength to adult residents living with HIV/AIDS. NDA members coordinate group…
Living Classrooms Foundation – Crossroads School
Living Classrooms Foundation – Crossroads School Baltimore, MD The Crossroads School is a charter middle school. The school draws students from five East Baltimore elementary schools. It serves 150 students in 6th through 8th grades. NDA members assist with planning and implementation of existing programs. For more information, visit: https://livingclassrooms.org/ourp_Crossroadsschool.php
Central Oregon Children’s Forest
Central Oregon Children’s Forest Bend, OR The Children’s Forest engages kids with nature and uses the environment to help them learn about many topics. Members assist with programming and should have an enthusiasm for outdoor learning. For more information, visit: http://www.childrensforestco.org/
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School Dayton, OH The NDA members will assist with individual and group learning for students in grades 2 through 5 in all subject areas. The members will also assist teachers with lessons and with the supervision of students. They will gain experience with working with younger students in both small…
St. Joan of Arc & Our Lady of Hope
St. Joan of Arc & Our Lady of Hope Philadelphia, PA The NDA Member will assist with Adult Education and community resource projects, such as ESL, after school programs, and volunteer recruitment. With the director, the member will assist with daily community activities. Members will provide office and data entry support as well as develop…
Catholic Charities – Migration and Refugee Services
Catholic Charities – Migration and Refugee Services Cleveland, OH The MRS program at Catholic Charities Implements public health education. They focus on nutrition, medicine safety, physical education, and other topics to help refugee families navigate health care system. For more information, visit: http://ccdocle.org/migration-and-refugee-services
