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Student Leaders in Service

Application deadline: The next application deadline will be in September 2012.

Student Leaders in Service is an AmeriCorps “Education Award Only” program that engages college students as part-time AmeriCorps members.  AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that involves more than 50,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health and the environment.

College student AmeriCorps members who successfully complete 300 hours of service are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps education award of $1,175.  Education awards can be used to repay qualified student loans or to pay part of the cost of attending a qualified university.  While no stipend is provided for member service, Federal work-study students are eligible and encouraged to participate.

AmeriCorps’ “Education Award Only” programs are designed to add value to on-going service initiatives through the Education Award and through additional support and training.  Students may design their own service plans or contact Linden McEntire for ideas.

What are the benefits?

  • Grow as a leader
  • Establish regional contacts and work with other students
  • Take part in individual and group leadership opportunities
  • Reflect on personal commitment to service with a diverse group of students
  • Join the national service movement and earn an education award of $1,175

What are the eligibility requirements?

  • Demonstrated commitment to public service
  • Serving at least 300 hours in a year
  • Being a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the United States
  • Attending one AmeriCorps orientation on Thursday, September 29, and at least five group trainings/service projects
  • Organize one group service project with a fellow student

When does the service begin?
The AmeriCorps Student Leaders in Service term will start in the first week of October 2011. Students have one year from the date of enrollment to complete 300 hours.

Some activities that qualify for the program:

  • Direct service: tutoring and mentoring, providing public health outreach and education, building homes, etc.
  • Leadership activities
  • Working with local communities
  • Recruiting and coordinating additional campus and community volunteers

Some activities that do not qualify for the program:

  • Volunteering internationally
  • Performing administrative tasks
  • Jobs with hourly pay (except Community Service Work-Study)
  • Religious or political work
  • Work that only benefits the MIT campus

If you are interested in participating in Student Leaders in Service, click here for an application.

This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion.