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.
St. James School
St. James School San Francisco, CA St. James is a K-8 Catholic elementary school in the Mission District of San Francisco. It serves families of varied backgrounds. St. James serves students, parents, and staff alike. St. James challenges students to grow into their roles as future world leaders. NDA members provide academic support during the…
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy Watsonville, CA Ceiba College Prep is a public charter school that prepares students for college and beyond. A team of NDA members serves Ceiba by providing small group school assistance, supporting grade level initiatives, and helping with extracurricular activities such as sports, reading, art and service clubs. For more information, visit:…
Big Laurel Learning Center
Big Laurel Learning Center Located in Kermit, West Virginia, BLLC Big Laurel Learning Center is located on top of a mountain in rural Mingo County, West Virginia. This position will include, but is not limited to, hospitality for visiting college and church groups, community outreach, education, and summer camps. Member has the option of living on…
The Rich Center for Autism
The Rich Center for Autism Youngstown, OH The primary mission of The Rich Center for Autism is to improve the lives of individuals with autism through innovative educational programs that allow them to reach their full potential and improve their quality of life. The Rich Center for Autism serves as a conduit between the University,…
Challenger Learning Center
Challenger Learning Center Dayton, OH The Challenger Learning Center is a STEM education center that takes students on simulated space missions along with providing STEM programming and lessons to homeschools, scout groups and community members. The NDA member will assist in running simulated space missions and with creating new STEM programs. They will gain experience…
Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation
Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation Apopka, FL NDA members support low-income residents living in ONIC communities. They coordinate activities with residents, such as after-school tutoring, youth enrichment activities, financial literacy for adults and they perform outreach. Members meet with parents and youth to provide feedback and discuss progress. For more information, visit: www.orlandoneighborhood.org/
Sarah’s Circle
Sarah’s Circle Chicago, IL Sarah’s Circle is a refuge for women who are homeless or in need of a safe space. By providing housing assistance, case management, referral services, and life necessities, Sarah’s Circle encourages women to empower themselves. By rebuilding both emotionally and physically, women at Sarah’s Circle are able to realize their full,…
Marillac Center
Marillac Center Chicago, IL Marillac St. Vincent Family Services has been serving the needs of the poor throughout the city of Chicago for over 100 years. The center provides youth programs, as well as social services that benefit young children and seniors. NDA members at Marillac support adult education and after-school programs for K-12 students…
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