GIVE Center moment: AmeriCorps

The GIVE Center is promoting the Hands On Georgia AmeriCorps program, asking all students interested to come get more information. AmeriCorps is a program through which members can gain valuable work experience and give back to the baldwin community all at once. AmeriCorps members are often seen providing solutions to problems facing our country.

Eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps state that members must be at least 17 years of age, have high school diplomas, and be willing to serve 1700 hours full time or for a certain period of time. Members are partnered with local Hands On Georgia delegates to support volunteer recruitment, training, and leadership development. They are also responsible for building the capacity of community based non-profit organizations through encouraging and preparing volunteers.

One major benefit to becoming an AmeriCorp member is that those members who successfully complete a term of service are then eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of $4,725. To learn more go to www.americorp.gov. To apply contact Kendall Stiles, the GIVE Center Director, at 478-445-5700 or her email at kendall.stiles@gcsu.edu.

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