AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC): Sponsor a Team | FEMA.
AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country's most pressing challenges through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities.
As an AmeriCorps member in the VISTA program, you will support an organization to make sustainable change in areas that effect poverty, including education, public health, climate, access to benefits, and more.
AmeriCorps is the operating name for the Corporation for National and Community Service, which was created under sec. 191 of the National and Community Service Act (42 U.S.C. 12651).
It's absolutely worth it. It's usually full time and different positions have contracts for different terms anywhere from three months to a year. You'll receive a very small stipend to cover your living expenses and upon completion of your service will qualify for an education reward equivalent to the pell grant.