Intermountain AmeriCorps: Program Comparison Chart

PROGRAM COMPARISON CHART - QUICK OVERVIEW

Below is a quick overview of our programs. For the best information on each of the programs, visit our "PROGRAMS" page.

 

SET

RC/EL

RC/EL (community outreach focus)

Comm. Corps

 

Focus of service

Assist K-Adult students in developing academic and life skills

Tutor elementary or preschool students in reading

Develop community and family involvement and tutor students in reading

Serve at nonprofit agencies to assist disadvantaged families and community members

 

Service sites

Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Brewster, Bridgeport, Grand Coulee, Entiat, Omak

Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Entiat, Peshastin, Omak, Oroville

Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Entiat, Omak

Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Omak

 

Number of positions available

22

21

5

10-12

 

How will my time be spent Monday - Thursday
(on average)?

6.5 hrs. tutoring/mentoring and 1.5 hrs prep/org.
Varuable by site.

6.5 hrs. tutoring and 1.5 hrs prep/org.

Up to 2 hrs tutoring with the rest of your time spent organizing community mobilization and  program development

8 hours of service to community members; variable by site

 

Friday responsibilities

--  --  -- Team Meetings / Service Projects / Member Development --  --  -- 

Application deadline

APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED IN THE ORDER WE RECEIVE THEM

Monthly living allowance per month

$1050

$1050

$833

$1050
 

FICA withheld from living allowance?

Yes

Yes

NO

Yes
 

Average grade level of students served

PreK-12, adult

PreK-6

K - 6

All ages
 

Relocation allowance

No

No

YES

No
 

Is the living allowance considered income for food stamp eligibility?

No

No

Yes, but can receive food stamps if receiving them prior to service

No
 

How many paid sick/personal days do I have?


12 Combined Sick or Personal Days
(no hours are counted on these days)
(10 sick and 10 personal days for VISTA)

Am I eligible for paid holidays?

Yes
(Can not count hours)

Yes
(Can not count hours)

Yes
(Can not count hours)

Yes
(Can not count hours)
 

Education Award

$4,725

$4,725

$4725 Ed Award OR $1200 cash stipend at end of service

$4,725
 

Length of term of service

10-1/2 Months

10-1/2 Months

12 Months

10-1/2 Months
 

Can I work or go to school during my term of service?

Part time only with approval from your AC Supervisor

Part time only with approval from your AC Supervisor

No outside job. School ONLY with prior approval from your AC Supervisor and state VISTA office

Part time only with approval from your AC Supervisor
 

Approx. how many hours per day am I expected to serve?

8

8

8

8
 

How many hours will I serve a day directly tutoring students?

6.5 hrs/day

6.5 hrs/day

Up to 2.5 hrs/day

varies by site:
from 0 -6.5
 

Age requirements

At least 18 years old

At least 18 years old

At least 18 years old

At keast 18 years old
 

Skill requirements

All skill levels are needed

All skill levels are needed

Bachelor's degree or three years of related volunteer/job experience is preferred.

All skill levels are needed
 

Student Loans

Members may qualify for postponement or forbearance of the repayment of their student loans during their term of service. The $4,725 ed award can be used to help either pay off existing student loans or future education expenses.

Health Insurance & Child Care

Receive health insurance and may qualify for child care assistance.

Receive health insurance and may qualify for child care assistance.

Receive health insurance and may qualify for child care assistance. Have the option of purchasing life insurance.

Receive health insurance and may qualify for child care assistance.