AmeriCorps
You can help strengthen communities through a year of service with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh AmeriCorps. You can get paid to serve full-time helping families build strong and stable homes, all while gaining real-world experience. Through Habitat Pittsburgh AmeriCorps, you will take on new challenges, see the results of your service, and have the chance to learn and grow.
what is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps (pronounced Ameri-core) is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 75,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation of National and Community Service (CNCS) and began in 1994. AmeriCorps is commonly described as a domestic Peace Corps. AmeriCorps members commit to a year of full-time service. Habitat Pittsburgh has utilized AmeriCorps members for the past 13 years and is hiring two national service members for the 2018-2019 service year.
tangible benefits
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Modest living allowance
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Basic health insurance
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Worker’s compensation insurance
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FICA/SS tax
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Training specific to service activities
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Childcare for eligible members
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Student loan forbearance during term of service
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Education Award of $6,095
intangible benefits
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Chance to help others/perform community service
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Explore future job/education interests
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Learn about and work with other ethnic/cultural groups
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Ability to be apart of a national movement
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Meet new people
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Put your faith into action
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Learn about poverty/poverty housing issues
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Get involved with Habitat
available positions at Habitat Pittsburgh
Habitat Pittsburgh is currently searching for candidates interested in committing a year of service with us as one of our Construction Crew Leaders. Click on the job description or contact us for more information about the position.
