AmeriCorps New American Integration Program service member
Project Citizenship is a non-profit legal services organization based in Boston, MA that helps immigrants across New England apply for U.S. citizenship. We will host two to three AmeriCorps New American Integration Program (NAIP) members to join our team this next year!
The 2022-2023 full year AmeriCorps NAIP service term will begin on September 7, 2022 until July 31, 2023.
To be eligible to serve in AmeriCorps, you must:
- Be a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States;
- Be at least 18 years or older;
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
- Be willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks;
- Additional requirements vary by host site.
Benefits
All NAIP members receive:
- Upfront and ongoing training and professional development, including an opportunity to obtain a 120-hour certificate to Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages and community interpreting certificate;
- A living stipend up to $20,000 (approx. $833 every two weeks, before taxes);
- Monthly MBTA pass or equivalent travel reimbursement, or up to $50 data/internet stipend while members are serving remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions;
- 24/7 access to ASC’s Member Assistance Program, including unlimited, in the moment telephonic counseling services among other services;
- Education Award up to $6,345 upon completion of service;
- Forbearance on eligible student loans while in service, plus payments for accrued interest upon successful completion of service;
- Health insurance;
- Child care assistance for qualifying individuals;
- NAIP AmeriCorps branded gear, including a T-shirt and sweatshirt to represent our program at special events and at your host site.