Peace Corps Fellows/AmeriCorps Program

As part of their studies, our AmeriCorps members will build community capacity (e.g., human and social capital), and assist with the implementation of local development projects, such as: downtown revitalization, health education and outreach, leadership development, reduction of food insecurity, and environmentally sustainable projects. At the end of the first program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for building the capacity of host sites by coordinating community-driven projects. In addition, the AmeriCorps members will leverage 250 volunteers who will be engaged in the implementation of local community projects. Half-time, (HT), Quarter Time (QT), and Minimum Time (MT) slots are available - on average, Members will serve between 10-20 hrs. per week for the duration of their assignments.

Member Duties : Members will assist host sites with volunteer recruitment/management and project implementation. Individual assignments will vary based on the unique needs and opportunities of each site and the skills and interests of each student/member. Members will serve between 10 -20 hrs. per week at their site, depending on the slot type (HT, QT, MT), for the duration of their term of service.

Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , mentorship , Living Allowance .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Public Health AmeriCorps , Community and Economic Development , Entrepreneur/Business , Education , Health , Children/Youth , Environment , Hunger , Neighborhood Revitalization , Disaster Relief , Community Outreach .

Skills :

Communications , Leadership , Community Organization , Environment , Non-Profit Management , Recruitment , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Disaster Services , Youth Development , Team Work .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Peace Corps Fellows/AmeriCorps Program

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 07/31/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

ILLINOIS Chicago

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/25/2026 To 06/01/2027

Contact

K. Mauldin-Curtis (KMC)

519 Stipes Hall

Macomb IL 61466

3092982706

[email protected]

www.wiu.edu/pcf

Listing ID

130646