AmeriCorps member with Family Service Corps

Family Service Corps has been placing AmeriCorps members within human service partner agencies in Butler and Lawrence Counties for the last 28 years. Our aligned measures are Healthy Futures, Economic Opportunity, and service to Veterans. AmeriCorps members increase the capacity of our partner agencies that provide life sustaining services such as food security, housing, behavioral health and medical referrals.  While our members are serving thousands of residents in need every year, they are receiving invaluable education and developing unique skills. This is extremely important as many of our members have been previously unemployed and use service as a way to learn marketable skills while exploring possible career opportunities. Many of our members, especially our veterans, have used service to re-enter the workforce or identify a path of education to pursue.

Family Service Corps Vision Statement:

Family Service Corps will be recognized as a sustainable, innovative AmeriCorps program that meets critical human service needs, improves the quality of life for Veterans, and provides AmeriCorps members with pathwasy to self sufficiency and workforce development.

Family Service Corps Mission:

The Family Service Corps mission is to address unmet community needs by engaging diverse AmeriCorps members in National service that creates healthy futures for those in need.

How you will spend your time:

As an AmeriCorps member with Family Service Corps, you will dedicate your time, skills, and expertise to serving communities in and around Butler, PA. You will partner with local non-profit organizations to increase their capacity and provide critical supports and resources to those in need. There are two options to join and serve your community:

• Half-Time AmeriCorps members serve 900 hours over 1 calendar year
• Minimal-Time AmeriCorps members serve 300 hours during the summer of 2025

Responsibilities:

• Engage local community members to provide or direct them to critical services
• Support our local non-profits in projects and other capacity-building activities
• Collaborate with team members and other AmeriCorps members
• Actively participate in training, professional development, and other team-building activities

• A passion for serving and making a positive impact on local communities
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Eager to learn and develop professional skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity and comfort with internet platforms
• 17 years old and a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident
• Ability to commit to the full service term

• We are committed to positive change in both our communities and the lives of our AmeriCorps members who do this critical work
• AmeriCorps members enjoy access to hands on training and skill development that empowers them to build or sharpen professional skills
• AmeriCorps members make a meaningful impact on the lives of fellow community members each and every day allowing them to live a high-quality, fulfilling life
• Receive a bi-weekly stipend to support your own living expenses
  • Half-Time AmeriCorps members in good standing receive $10,200
  • Minimum-Time AmeriCorps members in good standing receive $4,000
• Receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award which can be used to pay for future education costs at qualified institutions of higher education or repay qualified student loans. If you were 55 or older at the start of service you may also transfer the award to an eligible family member such as a child, grandchild, or foster child
  • Half-Time AmeriCorps members in good standing receive $3,697.50
  • Minimum-Time AmeriCorps members in good standing receive $1,565.08