*All AmeriCorps positions are service opportunities. You are required to serve 10 months of service on a modest living allowance for the duration of the program. *<\/i><\/p>\n
Get ready to start your service journey today, as an exclusive member of the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program! The Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program is a great way to jumpstart your career, create or strengthen your network with influential Atlanta professionals, and receive meaningful coaching and mentoring that will propel you on your professional journey. As a member of our AmeriCorps program, you\u2019ll directly impact the Atlanta community and vulnerable K-12 youth across the metro-Atlanta area.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n At Hands On Atlanta, we have:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Wait, so what is AmeriCorps?<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n Responsibilities:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong> Benefits:<\/strong> All members receive extensive, ongoing training to support their development, including mentorship from Hands On Atlanta staff and corporate and community leaders; community building activities; robust educational and professional development training.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Recruitment Process:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This position is an AmeriCorps service position. It is considered “service” and members are considered “service members” rather than “employees.” As such, the compensation is a stipend\/living allowance rather than salary. Upon termination of service, either at the end of the service term or premature termination, members are not eligible for unemployment benefits.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n **Only candidates who are able to commit to a school year of service (August 2026 – May 2027) should consider\/apply for this opportunity. **<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n
AmeriCorps, often referred to as \u201cthe domestic Peace Corps\u201d is a national service program<\/strong> in which individuals dedicate their time to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. Hands On Atlanta\u2019s AmeriCorps program is a 10-month commitment<\/strong> where members serve in elementary, middle, and high schools<\/strong>. Over the 10-month period (August-May), members serve full-time<\/strong> and receive a semi-monthly living stipend<\/strong> and an education award once their service term is complete.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Major areas of responsibility as a Full-Time AmeriCorps Teaching Assistant include:<\/p>\n\n
In order to be eligible to serve as a full-time Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps member, you must meet these eligibility requirements at the start of service.<\/p>\n\n
Full-time members will receive a living stipend of $2,200 per month and an education award of $7,395<\/strong> after successfully completing the 1,700 hours of service. Members also receive health, dental, and vision insurance<\/strong> at no cost to the member.\u00a0<\/strong>AmeriCorps members, if eligible, are encouraged to apply for food benefits (SNAP\/EBT) while they are in service. Members may apply for loan forbearance on federal loans that qualify.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The application process is on a rolling basis March-August 2026. This is a highly competitive opportunity and space is limited. We encourage applicants to apply early. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n
Due to high volume of interest, please no phone call inquiries regarding this position.<\/strong><\/p>\n