OneOC, in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service, is proud to offer AmeriCorps fellowships.

As a OneOC AmeriCorps member, you will have the opportunity to build the volunteer infrastructure of Orange County’s most prominent nonprofits, mentor underserved youth, engage veterans in service and address unmet disaster related needs. For people entering the workforce, AmeriCorps programs provide members with valuable work skills, leadership development and a pathway to future opportunities.

Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP) Fellows are AmeriCorps members who build and strengthen sustainable volunteer programs in existing service organizations. VIP Fellows leave a legacy in the communities they serve by building lasting systems of volunteer engagement and management. Each VIP Fellow dedicates their service to a single Partner Site, working “behind the scenes” of service to enable volunteers to take part in meaningful service positions that meet community needs. VIP Fellows are a part of a statewide network of 120 Fellows, and are placed in small teams of 5 or more in their community who meet regularly for collaboration and training.

Service Commitment

Full time, eleven month commitment serving a minimum of 1700 hours, may include some evenings and weekends

Hours are generally Monday – Friday from 8:30 – 6:00 PM (varies slightly by Partner Site)

Qualifications and Characteristics

Must be at least 18 years of age (17 with parental approval)

Clear criminal background check (DOJ and FBI; National Sex Offender Public Database).

Submit current, clear TB (tuberculosis) test

Must have at least a high school diploma or a GED by start date

Must either be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States

Must not have more than 3 terms of service previously with AmeriCorps State and National programs

Organized, responsible, flexible, motivated and professional

Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics and integrity

Ability to be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the program’s safety policies and rules

Benefits of Service

Monthly stipend of $1,455

Segal Education Award of $6,095, and a $3,905 California For All Education Award for a combined total of $10,000

Health Benefits

Possible student loan deferment and interest repayment

Extensive Professional Development and experiential learning opportunities

SO ARE YOU READY? Help a child succeed in school, help a veteran find a home or help a family rebuild after a devastating disaster? Joining AmeriCorps will utilize your energy, ideals, and talents to help others. Plus, you’ll earn money for education, learn to be a leader, and gain real job skills!

SIGN ME UP…Go HERE to create an AmeriCorps Login & Application Profile: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do

NOT READY YET…Go HERE to attend the AmeriCorps Informational Webinar: https://www.oneoc.org/volunteers/americorps

OneOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer