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.
NeighborImpact Head Start
NeighborImpact Head Start Bend, OR NeighborImpact’s Head Start Program is dedicated to helping young children ages from low-income families are ready to start their education. Members offer education to students and engage families in their academic progress. For more information, visit: http://www.neighborimpact.org/services/head-start/
Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA
Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA Atlanta, GA The Arthur Blank YMCA is dedicated to providing fun, engaging youth programs that help children build confidence, character, and lasting friendship. AmeriCorps members at this site assist with afterschool and summer camp programs by helping plan enrichment and sports activities for the youth at this site. For…
H.A. Hyde Elementary School
H.A. Hyde Elementary School Watsonville, CA H.A. Hyde Elementary is a neighborhood elementary school that serves students grades K-5. The school encourages each student’s progress and growth as well as supporting the needs of their families. The NDA member serves in both the day and after school program, providing support to small and large groups…
Paraclete Center
Paraclete Center Greater Boston, MA Paraclete is an out-of-school enrichment program that serves 4th-8th grade students. Paraclete offers field trips and other hands-on experiences. Members serve as after-school tutors in math and reading enrichment. They also lead extracurricular activities. For more information, visit: http://www.paraclete.org/
Matt Griffin YMCA
Matt Griffin YMCA Seattle, WA The Matt Griffin YMCA provides various programs and opportunities for folks in SeaTac, including youth programming and partnerships with local high schools. The member will assist with the youth drop-in center, high school tutoring, and YMCA summer programs. For more information, visit: https://www.seattleymca.org/locations/matt-griffin-ymca
Esperanza Academy
Esperanza Academy Greater Boston, MA Esperanza Academy, located in Lawrence, MA, is an all-girls middle school. Esperanza offers a rigorous academic curriculum. Students participate in athletics,community service, cultural enrichment, and social skills. NDA members help lead classes with master teachers, coach athletic programs, and support students. For more information, visit: www.esperanzaacademy.org
Holocaust Resource and Education Center
Holocaust Resource and Education Center Apopka, FL The NDA member implements the UpStanders Program in several middle schools. The UpStanders Program is a anti-bullying initiative that challenges students to study the Holocaust in order to understand the role they each play in creating a safe school. For more information, visit: www.holocaustedu.org
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Lutheran Community Services Northwest Seattle, WA Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) provides resources and support to diverse families in SeaTac, Washington. A member will provide individualized support to refugees and immigrants, helping them identify job support programs, educational and language programs, and food assistance programs. A member will also work with diverse youth in the community. For…
Arizona Women’s Education and Employment Center
Arizona Women’s Education and Employment Center Phoenix, AZ AWEE offers a diverse range of training and support services to help people reach economic security. AWEE’s approach includes: case management, career services, training workshops, and educational guidance. AWEE has a special focus on supporting ex-offenders, veterans, youth, mature workers, women returning to work, and career transitions.…