AmeriCorps Programs

AmeriCorps programs have a diverse group of members numbering over 20,000. The AmeriCorps*NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a one year program for people age 17-24 to live on one of four campuses housed on a military base. They are guided by former military, and civilian service leaders to perform community services, and after a year they receive an education benefit of $4725.

The AmeriCorps homepage is a beginning for information. The AmeriCorps*VISTA is a good program, but is for people with an educational background who want to donate their services to America. Note, similarly the Peace Corps is highly selective, and only accepts people who have degrees. However, see the AmeriCorps*NCCC application form, and the program directory listing local service projects by state.

As long as it remains funded it will be a beginning for your future as an alternative to the armed services. However, if you qualify, the military offers a 16-17 year old a more truly successful opportunity. In the military, a person can be a shining success in life, and lets face it you deserve that.

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