Building Houses, Building Hope, Building Philadelphia.

Benefits and Information

AmeriCorps members contribute a year of service and in return receive a modest living stipend, health insurance, an education award, job training, and personal and professional growth opportunities. You will leave your year of service not only with new transferable skills, but also with a sense of community that comes with no other employment opportunity.

Living Allowance Through AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps members receive an approximate living allowance totalling $11,400 for the program term. The living allowance will be distributed every other week, and taxes will be taken out.

 Benefits

AmeriCorps members receive health and dental insurance, are eligible for childcare, and may defer payments of certain federal student loans. In addition, an educational award of $5,350 (before taxes) is granted upon completion of the AmeriCorps term. A partial educational award will not be issued if a member leaves his term of service early. The award can be used to pay off present educational loans or can be used to pay for future schooling. (The award can be used up to seven years after the member's final date of service). Please the AmeriCorps website for further information and restrictions regarding benefits.

Transportation

AmeriCorps members will receive a monthly SEPTA trans pass which covers City bus/subway costs, as well allows members to ride regional rails for free on weekends and holidays.

Start Date and Commitment Timeline

VISTA members will begin service at a Pre-Service Orientation to take place August 2nd through 5th in Atlanta. Service at Habitat Philadelphia will begin immediately following the orientation, and will conclude August 6th, 2011. VISTA members will serve full-time and are prohibited from seeking additional employment.

National Direct members will begin service at Habitat Philadelphia on Tuesday, August 31st, and will conclude service end of July/early August 2011. National Direct members are required to serve 1,700 hours of service during their program term.

Area Information

Habitat Philadelphia is located in the heart of where our country was founded. The region is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity. Philadelphia is an ideal location to take advantage of all the area has to offer, including both urban activities and natural retreats. 

 Applying

Please email a cover letter and resume to meghant@habitatphiladelphia.org. In your email, indicate for which position or positions you are applying. We will contact you by email if we are interested in scheduling a phone or in-person interview. We will select the VISTA positions by June 20th, and the National Direct positions by August 20th.