Want to Host AmeriCorps Members?

Apply to become a SERVE HOUSTON AmeriCorps project site!

SERVE HOUSTON provides project sites:

A team of SERVE HOUSTON AmeriCorps members recruited, vetted, onboarded and initially trained by SERVE HOUSTON ready to accomplish project goals defined by your organization.
Continued support, oversight and training for your AmeriCorps members by SERVE HOUSTON program staff.
Training facilitated by SERVE HOUSTON for your organization’s Site Supervisors.
A simple system to record service hours and track members’ progress toward accomplishing your project goals.
Overall administration and facilitation of the AmeriCorps program and its compliance requirements, including administering a biweekly living allowance to members and distributing a Segal Education award upon completion of the program.
An ongoing partnership with Interfaith Ministries’ Vic Samuels Center for Volunteerism and Civic Service.
An association with AmeriCorps, a prestigious national service program.
Enhanced visibility in the Houston community.

Class 3 at a Glance

October 2, 2023 – April 19, 2024

Members will serve a minimum of 25 hours/week in order to complete a 675-hour service term.
SERVE HOUSTON will recruit 18 members, placing teams of three across 6 project sites.

Class 4 at a Glance

May 28 – August 2, 2024

Members will serve a minimum of 35 hours/week in order to complete a 300-hour service term.
SERVE HOUSTON will recruit 30 members, placing teams of 3-6 across 5-10 project sites.

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Meaningful direct service team projects with clear and measurable goals, expectations and deliverables that adhere to AmeriCorps Program guidelines
A specified weekly schedule for your team of members that enables members to successfully complete the program on time
Assistance for SERVE HOUSTON staff in the member recruiting process, as needed
A workspace and/or technology if needed for each member to complete project work
On-the-job skills training for members specific to their service

Your organization is part of a national or local nonprofit, school, government agency, faith-based or community organization
Your organization’s mission and/or your proposed AmeriCorps member project seeks to improve the social determinants of health
Prepared to pay the placement fee for AmeriCorps members
Able to designate at least 2 of your staff members to serve as site supervisors for your assigned SERVE HOUSTON AmeriCorps team