Gain professional experience while working to improve the community. - Anonymous employee AmeriCorps Employee Review

4.0
May 16, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great for recent graduates, career-changers, and retirees seeking to be involved in fulfilling work. Offers the opportunity to gain valuabe professional experience in the non-profit industry. $4,750 Education Award can be used toward student loans or college tuition and expenses.

Cons

You won't get rich. AmeriCorps members recieve a modest living allowance paid bi-weekly. Although 40 hours is the typical schedule, VISTA members are supposed to be solely committed to their project. Put bluntly, you aren't allowed to have a second job or be enrolled in school.

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5.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

It was good early job experience.

Cons

The pay was a stipend and that was tough.

3.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

Gives back to the community, and helping out adults and children in need is a wonderful profession.

Cons

No training, guidance, or support in the actual role.

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