Benefits of Serving with ARC

When you commit to a year of service in your community, you will gain hands-on experience working in a community organization and the opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills that you will use the rest of your life. As an ARC member, you will receive training and support in your area of service and practical, real-life experience in community service and non-profit work. And, you will finish your year of service knowing that you have made a lasting difference in your community and country.

As an ARC member, you will also receive the following benefits:

Money for Higher Education: At the end of your year of service, you will receive an education award of $4,725 through AmeriCorps. You can apply the award towards a college degree, graduate school, or existing or future qualified student loans.

Student Loan Deferment: You can request that qualified student loans be put into forbearance during your year of service. You can also request to have any accrued interest paid by AmeriCorps at the successful completion of your service term.

Annual Stipend: You will receive a stipend to help you meet living expenses while participating in the program.

Health Coverage: You will receive basic health care coverage during your year of service.

Childcare Subsidies: ARC members may receive subsidized childcare if they meet eligibility requirements.

For specific guidelines and more information about benefits, please contact Hend Hourani, ARC Program Coordinator, at hhourani@accesscommunity.org.

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