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Join AmeriCorps with the CAP Center

​Give back to your community and start your career! Learn what AmeriCorps can do for you.
"I would recommend AmeriCorps to everyone and anyone. The experience and the free training you get is invaluable.
​It’s a program that teaches you how to have a career.”

Why AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps places thousands of members into service positions with local and national 
organizations to address critical community needs.

Our members are a diverse mix of parents, students, and community members who 
serve with organizations throughout California.

Members receive a living allowance, a generous education award, professional experience, free training, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on their communities.

Contact us at AmeriCorps@thecapcenter.org with questions!

How to Apply

  1. Learn more about our programs and benefits, and feel free to get in touch with us at AmeriCorps@thecapcenter.org with any questions. Our programs have partners throughout California, so be sure to find programs with positions in your area.​
  2. Search for our programs by name on MyAmeriCorps ​to see available positions. ​See step by step directions here. 
  3. ​Register for an account on My AmeriCorps by clicking Apply Now!

Benefits

  • Living Allowance AmeriCorps members receive a pre-determined living allowance to offset cost of living expenses while serving in the program.
  • ​Segal AmeriCorps Education Award  The Education Award can be used to repay qualified student loans, pay current educational expenses at a qualified school or pay current educational expenses.
  • Training  Members receive training throughout their term of service. This guiding and motivating philosophy makes a difference in the lives of AmeriCorps members as well as the children, youth, and families they serve.​
  • Loan Forbearance  AmeriCorps members are eligible to have the repayment of certain student loans postponed during their term of service while they are earning an education award.
  • ​Childcare  AmeriCorps members who serve in a full-time capacity  may receive subsidized childcare while they are participating in national service. 
  • Healthcare  The CAP Center makes healthcare available to qualified AmeriCorps members.
  • Workers’ Compensation  All AmeriCorps members are covered by Workers’ Compensation through the CAP Center as part of the AmeriCorps Program.

Am I Eligible?

AmeriCorps members are selected by the partner service sites to participate in the AmeriCorps program.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to enroll in the AmeriCorps program:
  • Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
  • Be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of service
  • Complete an application packet, provide a minimum of two references and participate in a successful interview;
  • Complete the National Service Criminal History Check
"I wanted to help make a child’s life better, and through Birth & Beyond, that positive change happens at home... I would recommend AmeriCorps to everyone and anyone. The experience and the free training you get is invaluable. It’s a program that teaches you how to have a career.”
- Birth & Beyond AmeriCorps Home Visitor

Interested in hosting AmeriCorps members?
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​Learn more about partnering with CAP Center AmeriCorps.