Jesuit Volunteer Corps Americorps program - Benefits of Membership

In 2010 JVC Northwest became an AmeriCorps National Direct Grantee of the Corporation for National and Community Service.   This partnership has enabled JVC Northwest to serve more people on the margins by placing AmeriCorps Members at our partner agencies as well as give our Members the opportunity to recieve the Segal Education Award.

Benefits for JVC Northwest Member Programs

- Orientation, training, and technical assistance throughout the year;

- Member management and training support;

- Access to the My AmeriCorps Recruitment System via E-grants;

- Access to networking and training opportunities with state service commissions and other national service partners.

Service Site Benefits

- Member management and training support;

- Networking and training opportunities with state service commissions and other national service partners;

- Affiliation with National Service Movement.

Member Benefits

- Skills, knowledge, personal growth and leadership opportunities;

- Loan forbearance and interest accrual payment on qualified student loans during their term of service;

- Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards of up to $5,350 to be used to repay qualified student loans or future educational   expenses.

- Basic medical coverage

For more information, please see FAQs on AmeriCorps and Living Allowance.