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Updated Sep 22, 2023

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Found 2,161 of over 3K reviews
3.7
71% Recommend to a Friend
AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith
78% Approve of CEO

Found 2,164 of over 3K reviews

3.7
71%
Recommend to a Friend
78%
Approve of CEO
AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith
Michael D. Smith
73 Ratings

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Pros
  • "I was able to get professional experience doing meaningful work with some really great people.(in 101 reviews)
  • "Great opportunity to get out in the community and work directly with individuals living in the neighborhood.(in 55 reviews)
  • "You really do grow as a leader and I think I learned a lot about myself as a person.(in 46 reviews)
  • "There was a lot of professional development and training and also an education grant after you complete the required number of hours.(in 36 reviews)
  • "Great coworkers and getting to help people is very fullfilling(in 25 reviews)
Cons
  • "Obviously pay is low but necessary to experience and empathize with those you wish to help(in 439 reviews)
  • "Long hours and lots of work.(in 62 reviews)
  • "The end payout is so small and they expect you to be able to work 40 hours a week for less than minimum wage.(in 47 reviews)
  • "No benefits because it's pretty much volunteer.(in 46 reviews)
  • "Management poor and not supportive of existing staff.(in 37 reviews)

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    1. 5.0
      Sep 22, 2023
      AmeriCorp Member
      Former Employee, less than 1 year
      Charlotte, NC
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You obtain a Segal Grant, an education award that can be put towards furthering ones education or obtaining certifications.

      Cons

      The pay is very low, you will need multiple roommates.

      1. 5.0
        Sep 14, 2023
        AmeriCorps VISTA Lead
        Current Employee, more than 1 year
        Powell, WY
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        - Given opportunity to gain valuable skills coming out of college - Financial assistance with relocating anywhere in the country - AmeriCorps VISTA has comprehensive benefits, including the Segal Education Award for completing service $6,875 - VISTA program allows for service time to be dedicated to professional development

        Cons

        - Living stipend is a challenging amount to live on, $877 bi-weekly for members, $969 bi-weekly for leaders

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      AmeriCorps has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 2,645 reviews left anonymously by employees. 71% of employees would recommend working at AmeriCorps to a friend and 51% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

      According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AmeriCorps employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AmeriCorps. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

      71% of AmeriCorps employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated AmeriCorps 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

      According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at AmeriCorps to be benefits, coworkers, career development and the cons to be culture, management, compensation.

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