Any U.S. citizen or permanent resident at least 17 years of age with a high school diploma or GED. Our AmeriCorps Ally program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, criminal record, political affiliation, marital or parental status, military service, community, or social affiliations.
- Exposure to local issues and the nonprofit sector
- 10-month, full-time or part-time apprenticeship to gain real work experience at a reputable community organization
- $23,000 (gross) stipend for full-time Allies and $9,133 for part-time
- Healthcare benefits, childcare stipend (if eligible), and student loan deferment for qualified federal student loans while in the program
- Individual mentoring and peer-to-peer coaching to enhance your personal and professional capacity to do community change work
- $7,395 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for college, vocational training, professional development or eligible student loans
- Lifelong connections with their Ally cohort
- Access to the Arizona and National Public Allies Alumni Network for support and networking opportunities
- Participate in Team Service Projects
- Serve a minimum of 1,700 hours (full-time placement) or 675 hours (part-time)
- Serve as an AmeriCorps member
- Attend bi-weekly professional development and leadership trainings
- Attend team-building/leadership-development retreats
- Attend professional conferences and events related to the service movement and volunteerism
- Participate in 360° Leadership Development Feedback
