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    AmeriCorps Reviews

    Updated November 14, 2018
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    Pros

    • "Valuable non profit work experience" (in 69 reviews)

    • "Great experience, people appreciate the year-of-service in poverty" (in 55 reviews)

    Cons

    • "The cons to AmeriCorps might be the low living stipend" (in 56 reviews)

    • "Low pay, long hours, can feel undervalued at times" (in 40 reviews)

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    1. "NCCC"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at AmeriCorps full-time

      Pros

      Awesome personal development experience. No complaints!

      Cons

      Long hours, sometimes difficult living situation

    2. "Give back to a community!"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at AmeriCorps full-time

      Pros

      I loved my year as an AmeriCorps member. I met a lot of people at my organization and in the community that changed my life.

      Cons

      Make sure you have another source of income!

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    3. "Service is good"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at AmeriCorps full-time

      Pros

      Service in a community that needs it

      Cons

      the pesky hour requirement that seems like a lot

    4. "VISTA"

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      Current Employee - Vista
      Current Employee - Vista
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at AmeriCorps (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good of service benefits.
      Great for experience building for recent grads.
      Travel options around US.

      Cons

      Small pay.
      Some compensations aren’t the best.

    5. "Yes very good place to receive training"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      I worked at AmeriCorps full-time

      Pros

      Meet a lot of good people

      Cons

      Not enough time to fulfill obligations

    6. "Membership Outreach Coordinator"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at AmeriCorps full-time

      Pros

      Professional Development opportunities. Access to industries other wise would not qualify for.

      Cons

      Bad pay. Annoying trainings. Day to day manager different from funder.

      Advice to Management

      Emphasize the flexibility that can be offered though AmeriCorps.

    7. "It's Alright"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at AmeriCorps full-time

      Pros

      Depending on your placement, it can be a wonderful and engaging experience

      Cons

      Not much support from AmeriCorps - trainings are not well thought out, the opportunity for professional development seems too often ignored

      Advice to Management

      Better organization overall, better job of creating a sense of community and purpose for members. Respect our time and commitment.

    8. "VISTA"

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      Current Employee - AmeriCorps VISTA in Coon Rapids, MN
      Current Employee - AmeriCorps VISTA in Coon Rapids, MN
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at AmeriCorps (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great way to build experience and professional development, Education Award at end of service.

      Cons

      Living on a low living stipend while working full time.

    9. "VISTA: basically an entry level nonprofit job with terrible pay"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at AmeriCorps full-time

      Pros

      There are few true entry-level positions in the nonprofit world, instead there are fellowships like Americorps VISTA. My experience is that it's much easier to get an Americorps position across the country than a job, so it helped me move to a new city after college without being completely broke and get started in the nonprofit world at the same time. After the position ended, I had some contacts and familiarity with the city, plus I already lived there, so it was easier to get a full time nonprofit job there. Also, they don't want you to do this, but it's totally fine to take a real job in the middle of your placement if you're offered one. In that sense, it can be a good thing to do while you're applying to other jobs that might be harder to get.

      Cons

      Especially in VISTA, whether you do anything interesting or worthwhile is highly dependent on where you're placed. You're going to set yourself back financially, so make sure your placement has a lots of opportunities for you learn and grow professionally before you accept. Otherwise, some VISTAs end up miserable and bored.

      Obviously, the pay is awful. You're making below minimum wage. No matter how you feel about food stamps, get them. You'll need them.

      Advice to Management

      Americorps, please stop saying the low stipend exists to ensure that VISTAs learn what it's like to be in poverty. First of all, just being broke for a year doesn't mean you understand poverty. Second of all, this assumes the VISTAs you've recruited don't come from a background that includes poverty and don't need the money, which is super problematic. If you can't afford to pay VISTAs more, just say that. And maybe consider reducing the number of VISTAs and paying them all a living wage.

    10. "AmeriCorps helps the community but is a last employment resort."

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at AmeriCorps full-time

      Pros

      The health insurance was really good.

      Cons

      I was treated like a child and not allowed to do anything without approval.

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