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Updated Sep 22, 2023
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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)
Cons
- "Obviously pay is low but necessary to experience and empathize with those you wish to help" (in 439 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)
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- 5.0Sep 22, 2023AmeriCorp MemberFormer Employee, less than 1 yearCharlotte, NC
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.
- 5.0Sep 14, 2023AmeriCorps VISTA LeadCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearPowell, WY
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.
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.
