AmeriCorps?

[devilgrrl]

Okay, wise and mighty FList, does anyone know about AmeriCorps? There is a job I would like through them. Anyone served? Is this a bad idea? I know nothing about them at all.

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[devilgrrl.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty much looking for a resume builder and some extra cash, since I need a part time job anyway. This would be nice/working with kids, as well.

So, pretty much, they're not Moonies who will slash my tires if I don't drink the Kool-Aid, yea?

[littlestarletta.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty sure AmeriCorps positions are full time.

[devilgrrl.livejournal.com]

Poop. That would not be good with school.

[littlestarletta.livejournal.com]

Yeah just like Peace Corps is a full time commitment, I believe AmeriCorps is as well. My friend worked like 60 hour work weeks when she did City Year. I know that's required for City Year.

[devilgrrl.livejournal.com]

Yea, that would definitely not work with a full-time class load. Boo.

[littlestarletta.livejournal.com]

nope - maybe volunteer somewhere? AmeriCorps pays crappy anyways.

[devilgrrl.livejournal.com]

I think I may be able to get a similar position through work-study at school, hopefully.

I pretty much need to pay for my books and bus pass, so I don't need a tonne of extra money.

[ecaterin.livejournal.com]

ROFL! No no, they're a legit civil service :) And unlike CityYear and several other programs, it's not structured as if you're still a teenager or needing "life help" or anything like that. You are considered a professional adult college grad who is offering a year or 2 of service to your country.

I would love to see programs like AmeriCorps seriously expanded. I would not fight in a war (unless it were a much better war than currently *eyeroll*) but I would have really been committed to a different way to offer service in my 20s.

[devilgrrl.livejournal.com]

It seems like a pretty good programme. What threw me was that there seemed to be some kind of living on campus thing and I am leery of things that want a year commitment (too much like the Army).

I am definitely interested though.