NH AmeriCorps State Programs
Open AmeriCorps Opportunities
Serving in New Hampshire’s AmeriCorps State Programs
All AmeriCorps State members receive:
- Access to over $7,000 in education awards as part of a full or partial Segal Education Award (dependent of length of service)
- Access to Employers of National Service and Schools of National Service networks
- Health benefits (full time members)
- Loan forbearance
- Access to the AmeriCorps alumni network
- Experience to boost professional skills
All AmeriCorps State members must:
- Be 17 years or older
- Pass a national service criminal history check (many programs will consider criminal offenses on a case-by-case basis)
- Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens
- Complete between 300 – 1,700 hours of service (varies by program)
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City Year New Hampshire
City Year believes education has the power to help every child reach his or her potential. However, in high-poverty communities there are external factors and obstacles students are faced with every day that can interfere with their ability to get to school ready to learn.
City Year New Hampshire AmeriCorps members serve as near-peer mentors in Manchester elementary schools. In addition to their in-school service, members coordinate service projects and workshops for corporate and school partners. Through these efforts, City Year’s work impacts children and communities in Manchester and across the Granite State.
- Requirements: between the ages of 18 and 25; a college degree, some college, high school diploma, or GED; able to commit to completing 1700 hours of full-time service over 11 months
- Time Commitment: 11 months – most members begin service in August, half-time members may begin in January
Learn more about City Year New Hampshire
Learn more about LRCC
Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC)
The Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. LRCC members are the driving force behind many of the conservation efforts of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. The program is based out of the Squam Lakes Association with host sites at the Green Mountain Conservation Group, Squam Lakes Conservation Society, Lakes Region Conservation Trust, New Hampshire Lakes, Lakes Region Conservation Trust, Newfound Lake Region Association, and the Lake Winnipesaukee Association.
The program provides hands-on conservation experience and certifications over a broad range of areas which ensure that LRCC members are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks in the environmental conservation field. Members remove invasive species, maintain trail networks, educate the public on local and regional conservation initiatives, spearhead reports on conservation efforts, and lead volunteer crews.
- Requirements: 18+ years of age; covered by health insurance; physical requirements specified on the LRCC website
- Time Commitment: half-year (May – November) or full-year (January – November)
Student Conservation Association, New Hampshire Corps
The SCA New Hampshire serves the people and communities of the Granite State conducting habitat restoration, trail construction and maintenance, and recreational structure building and repair. Additionally, the program provides park and other recreational programing for the state’s residents and visitors. Each Spring the New Hampshire AmeriCorps program welcomes 27 members to Bear Brook State Park to serve in one of two 7-month corps positions: Field Crew or Interpretive Ranger.
- Time Commitment: 7 months (late March/early April – late October)
Learn more about the SCA
Learn more about Manchester Excels
Manchester Excels
Manchester Excels is a partnership between Goodwill AmeriCorps and Southern New Hampshire University: a 36-credit, 16-month clinical Master’s in Education program with a focus in secondary education STEM teaching and AmeriCorps service hours through a student teaching placement in greater Manchester schools. Members take coursework and engage with students in grades 5-12 from the start of the program, spending a full school year serving alongside practicing educators in local schools. Members must be accepted to SNHU’s Master’s of Education Program and are required to pay tuition fees.
- Requirements: 18+ years of age
- Time Commitment: 12 months (late June – early June)
Serve, Learn, Earn NH
SERVE: See what AmeriCorps service opportunities there are across New Hampshire. Did you know most AmeriCorps positions offer a living allowance, money for college and trade school ? Jump-start your career and gain transferable skills employers value including leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
LEARN: Are you an AmeriCorps member or alum? See which NH colleges and universities will provide a Segal Education Award match, discounted tuition, or other benefits.
EARN: There are many businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies that give special precedence or other considerations to alums of AmeriCorps programs – and more are added every year! See where you might want to go next after your service experience.
