AmeriCorps State Program
The Nevada Outdoor School AmeriCorps Program is a community development program that provides human resources to worthy non-profits, professional and life-skills training for community members and collaborations for best practices which in turn increases the overall outreach of the non-profits and enables citizens to live more meaningful and independent lives.
Nevada Outdoor School's AmeriCorps State program places full-time, part-time, and summer AmeriCorps members at worthy organizations throughout rural northern Nevada. These members are individuals who are dedicating a year or summer of their lives to serving others in the community by being environmental stewards, educators, mentors, and caregivers.
AmeriCorps members are expected to wear AmeriCorps logo or apparel while serving. This position does not duplicate work of previous or existing employees or volunteers, supplant the hiring of workers, or include service or duties that have been performed or were performed by a current employee, an employee who recently resigned or was discharged, an employee subject to a reduction in work force, or an employee who is on leave. The program does not discriminate in program admission based on race, color, sexual orientation, military discharge, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic unrelated to the ability to perform the essential functions or basic tenets of the program, or any bona fide occupational qualifications. The program will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, as long as the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the program. This policy governs all aspects of the program, including selection, placement assignment, compensation, and access to benefits and training. AmeriCorps members serve vulnerable populations and are required to complete a full background check and pass the national service criminal history check.
Benefits of an AmeriCorps Member
- Living stipend of $2,066.66/month for full-time members
- Living stipend of $1,033.33/month for half-time members
- A $7,395.00 Educational Award at the end of your service for full-time members
- A $3,697.50 Educational Award at the end of your service for half-time members
- Health insurance
- Minimum 2 weeks of personal time off
- Member development and training from the Corporation for National and Community Service
- On-the-job training specific to your interest and position
- Loan forbearance and payment for accrued interest on education loans Childcare (if eligible)
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Nevada Outdoor School inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community.
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Nevada Outdoor School inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community.
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Winnemucca Office:
655 Anderson Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-5656
Elko Office:
170 Idaho St.
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-0814
