Joining the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps Program
Everything you need to know about joining a year of service
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What is the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program?
The Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program is an engaging 10-month commitment in which AmeriCorps members impact Atlanta’s most vulnerable youth.
Members provide math and literacy tutoring, emotional literacy support, curriculum enrichment, and community engagement to over 1,000 K-12th grade students attending mostly Title I schools across metro Atlanta.
Members may also support Hands On Atlanta's Discovery Program, our long-standing enrichment program that occurs two Saturdays a month from October through April. Additionally, they assist with volunteer coordination during Hands On Atlanta’s signature events and annual days of service.
Full-time AmeriCorps members serve a minimum of 1,700 hours through service at schools and community organizations. Members participate in leadership development training, self-guided Community Legacy Projects, and manage volunteers at enrichment programs and days of service.
Members will receive a monthly living allowance of $2,000; Health, dental, and vision insurance; Childcare subsidy, if eligible; Loan deferment for some federal student loans; Segal Education Award of $7,395 upon successful completion of service requirements.
Here are some FAQs:
Where do AmeriCorps members serve?
As a Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps member, you will be given the opportunity to serve in elementary, middle schools, or high schools, and other local nonprofits, helping students improve their academic performance by closing the achievement gap.
What does service look like?
AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor/coach students; develop and implement creative, engaging, and culturally relevant activities for students; foster meaningful relationships with students and the school community. Members also assist in the recruitment, retention, and recognition of community volunteers who serve with our partners and programs, including our Discovery program and annual days of service.
How long is the service term?
The service term is a ten-month commitment (August to May). Over these 10 months our members are required to serve 1700 hours, which breaks down to approximately 40-45 hours a week.
How does AmeriCorps help with professional development?
Members participate in leadership development training, manage volunteers at enrichment programs and days of service, and have access to a wide network of professional support and mentorship. Members develop as leaders in their communities by participating in dynamic diversity and inclusion, educational leadership, volunteer management, and community building trainings, and learn the latest topics and trends in the education and nonprofit sectors.
What do AmeriCorps members receive for their service?
AmeriCorps members receive a monthly living allowance of $2,000, free health, dental, and vision insurance, childcare subsidy, if eligible, loan deferment for some federal student loans, and a Segal Education Award of $7,395 upon successful completion of service requirements.
What does the application process look like?
Once an application is submitted selected candidates will be invited to participate in a 15–20-minute phone screen. Next, successful candidates will be invited to join a virtual networking round with several Hands On Atlanta staff and key stakeholders. If this round is completed successfully, the candidate will move on to a final interview and a site placement matching interview. After this stage, successful applicants will be invited to join Hands On Atlanta’s 2025-2026 AmeriCorps member cohort.