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Join Preserve WV AmeriCorps
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*Updated 08/07/2026 - New Opportunities Available! One-year service terms will begin October 15, 2026. Apply today! Click on the name of each position to review information about the service site and plan.
Full-time Positions (40 hours per week) Part-time Positions (20 hours per week)
Application Process
1.) Email your resume and statement of interest to the AmeriCorps program director at [email protected]. The statement of interest should directly reference the description of the position the applicant is applying to and speak to how the applicant's interests, experience, and career goals are a good match for that particular service opportunity. If interested, applicants may use the statement of interest to apply for more than one position.
2.) Create an account and submit an AmeriCorps application under the "Preserve WV AmeriCorps" listing - https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/publicRequestSearch.do
*For problems creating and submitting an application, contact the National Service hotline at 1-800-942-2677.
3.) Participate in interviews with Preserve WV staff and Site Supervisors (may be virtual or in-person).
2.) Create an account and submit an AmeriCorps application under the "Preserve WV AmeriCorps" listing - https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/publicRequestSearch.do
*For problems creating and submitting an application, contact the National Service hotline at 1-800-942-2677.
3.) Participate in interviews with Preserve WV staff and Site Supervisors (may be virtual or in-person).
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AMERICORPS REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify as an AmeriCorps member, candidates must
- Be a US citizen, US national, or lawful permanent resident alien.
- Be at least 18 years old at the start of service.
- Have not previously served more than 4 AmeriCorps State and National terms.
- Agree to Criminal Background Check Requirements: Accepted members must consent to and undergo fingerprint-based FBI, state of service, and state of residence criminal background checks, as well as a national sex offender registry check. AmeriCorps does not allow anyone to serve who has a murder or sexual assault conviction or who is registered on a sex offender registry.
- Attend state of service orientation, mandatory Volunteer WV activities, and Preserve WV AmeriCorps team meetings.
- Complete timesheets and quarterly reports as directed.
AmeriCorps Member Benefits
- Stipend: All Preserve WV AmeriCorps members receive an annual stipend based on their type of service slot. Stipends are paid twice per month (the 15th and 30th) for the length of the service term.
-- Half-time members will receive an annual stipend of $12,000
2. Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: Individuals serving with AmeriCorps can receive educational awards for the equivalent of 2 full-time service years. The educational award may be used for up to 7 years in two different ways: (1) To pay for tuition at most colleges, technical, and vocational schools, or (2) to pay back qualifying federal student loans. Individuals 55 years or older may choose to transfer their award to a child, stepchild, or grandchild. The value of the educational award is based on the type of service slot.
-- Full-time members will receive an educational award valued at $7,395
--Half-time members will receive an annual stipend of $3,697.50
3. Automatic Student Loan Deferment & Interest Paid: Individuals with qualifying federal student loans will be able to defer those during the length of their AmeriCorps service. All loan interest accumulated on the qualifying federal student loans will be paid at the end of the deferred period, in addition to the educational award.
4. Waiver for WV University or College Tuition: For every 600 hours of service earned, AmeriCorps members will receive a waiver for one semester's tuition and fees to undergraduate or graduate programs at public colleges and universities in West Virginia. AmeriCorps members are eligible to earn up to 8 tuition waivers. Individuals are not required to accept offers of students loans or work study assistance before applying the tuition waiver.
5. Health Insurance Subsidy: Full-time AmeriCorps members who do not have health insurance or do not qualify for Medicaid will receive a monthly health insurance subsidy toward their personal insurance premiums.
6. Childcare Subsidy: Full-time AmeriCorps members have the option to apply for childcare coverage provided by AmeriCorps.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE
Participation in the Preserve WV AmeriCorps (or any other AmeriCorps) program is based on merit and equal opportunity for all, without regard to factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, military service, or religious, community, or social affiliations. You have a right to reasonable accommodation for disabilities. Programs must furnish reasonable accommodations for the known physical and mental limitations of qualified AmeriCorps members.
If you believe your rights have been violated, you may report such violations to the directors of your program of whom must establish and maintain a procedure for filing and adjudicating certain grievances. You may also file discrimination-related grievances with the Equal Opportunity Counselor of AmeriCorps at (202) 606-5000, ext. 312 (voice), or 1 (800) 942-2677.
Participation in the Preserve WV AmeriCorps (or any other AmeriCorps) program is based on merit and equal opportunity for all, without regard to factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, military service, or religious, community, or social affiliations. You have a right to reasonable accommodation for disabilities. Programs must furnish reasonable accommodations for the known physical and mental limitations of qualified AmeriCorps members.
If you believe your rights have been violated, you may report such violations to the directors of your program of whom must establish and maintain a procedure for filing and adjudicating certain grievances. You may also file discrimination-related grievances with the Equal Opportunity Counselor of AmeriCorps at (202) 606-5000, ext. 312 (voice), or 1 (800) 942-2677.