Types of Service

Montana Campus Compact offers opportunities for several types of AmeriCorps service in the state of Montana. Individuals who are interested in committing to a full-time service year experience should familiarize themselves with the AmeriCorps College Coach and AmeriCorps VISTA position types below, as well as our application process for full-year members, found here.

Individuals who are interested in serving part-time or for less than a year should explore the options for Summer and College AmeriCorps. These position types are designed to be accessible for students who are committed to their education, but also want opportunities to engage in national service and gain valuable skills before graduating.

Service Activities

Address educational equity in Montana as an AmeriCorps Member. You will develop curriculum and programming, identify barriers and work with students to overcome these barriers and inspire them to be successful and plan for their futures. You will engage with students one-on-one and in small groups, engage in community outreach, event planning, and much more. You regularly see the beneficiaries of your service in-person, and you have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with students and community members. Explore available positions.

  • AmeriCorps service impacts K-12 youth, low income and first generation college students, veterans and military families, and other populations experiencing the effects of poverty.
  • AmeriCorps service moves populations out of poverty by addressing educational equity, identifying and removing barriers to success, and empowering students and families to plan for post secondary education.
  • AmeriCorps members recruit volunteers, build partnerships, and support the development of curriculum and programs addressing educational equity for Montana youth.
  • High school coaches mentor first-generation and low-income high school students to build a pathway to college and increase academic success.
  • College success coaches mentor first-generation and low-income college students to be successful in completing their degree or certificate programs.
  • Student success mentors help younger students to explore careers, develop interests in STEM fields, and explore the idea of college.
  • College Coaches also lead a team of part-time college student AmeriCorps members to increase the impact of their project and promote volunteerism and community engagement.
  • AmeriCorps members serve with schools, colleges, nonprofits, and government agencies.

Service Term

September 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024

Flexible Start and End dates

Service normally begins on September 1st and ends on June 30th the following year. Based on your future schooling, we may be able to accommodate flexible start and end dates. All members must complete at least 1,700 hours of service.

Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the service site.

Eligibility

Must be at least 18 years old.

An associate, bachelor’s, or higher degree is preferred, but some college is considered.

Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident Alien.

Must not be registered, or required to be registered, on a state sex offender registry or the National Sex Offender Registry.

Must not have been convicted of murder, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1111.

Must be willing to consent to a criminal history check.

Living Allowance

 $18,000

This number represents the living allowance received by members completing a full 10 months of service. It is distributed in installments of $900 (pre-tax) every two weeks. The living allowance is considered taxable income.

In some situations, the living allowance may not be considered as income for the purposes of assessing public benefits, such as SNAP. Read more below:

Education Award

$6,895 Education Award

Learn about how you can use your award.

Want to use your education award for an outdoor expedition? Check out these opportunities: Outward Bound Education Award Policy. NOLS Education Award Policy.

Eligible for Education Award matching programs at many Colleges and Universities in the United States.

AmeriCorps College Coaches who are at least age 55 on their first day of service may transfer the Education Award to their child, stepchild, grandchild, step-grandchild, or foster child.

Outside Employement

AmeriCorps members may seek outside employment so long as it does not interfere with their service activities.

Relocation

If relocating more than 50 miles, a one-time relocation payment of $150 after beginning service.

Health Coverage

Eligible for health coverage via the Corps Network at no cost. Members electing to receive coverage through MTCC will be enrolled in the plan automatically, beginning on their first day of service. This plan includes access to teletherapy.

If they prefer, members may elect to remain on their own health insurance plan, remain on a family or spouse’s insurance plan, or enroll/remain enrolled in Medicaid.

TIme Off

5 Days of Personal Leave
5 Days of Sick/Medical Leave

Childcare

Eligible for assistance covering childcare expenses through the AmeriCorps Childcare Program.

Employers of National Service

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Eligible for hiring preference with Employers of National Service, which connects AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni with employers from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

Professional Development

Community networking and outreach
Program development
Marketing and social media management
Event planning and execution
Navigating complex education systems including Tribal, high school, colleges and Universities
Curriculum development – sharing your passions and skills with students
Academic and basis needs mentoring K-12, high school and/or college students
Career exploration
Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility trainings
Systemic Racism training
Story telling trainings
…and more!

Service Activities

As a VISTA you provide “behind the scenes” support. You make it possible for organizations to provide services to more people in more ways with greater efficiency, but you do not regularly meet in-person with the beneficiaries of your service. Explore available positions.

  • VISTAs serve with schools, colleges, nonprofits, and government agencies.
  • VISTAs build an organization’s capacity by writing grants, recruiting volunteers, assessing community needs, building partnerships, or developing new programs.
  • VISTA service impacts K-12 youth, low income and first generation college students, veterans and military families, and other populations experiencing the effects of poverty.
  • VISTA service moves populations out of poverty by empowering communities to develop sustainable solutions specific to their needs and situations.

Service Term

June 5, 2023 – June 4, 2024

Or

August 14, 2023 – August 13, 2024

Eligibility

Must be at least 18 years old.

Bachelor’s, or higher degree preferred; Associate’s degree and relevant work experience considered.

Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident Alien. Or legally residing in a state under one of the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status.

Must not be registered, or required to be registered, on a state sex offender registry or the National Sex Offender Registry.

Must not have been convicted of murder, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1111.

Must be willing to consent to a criminal history check.

Annual Living Allowance

$22,882

This number represents the annual living allowance received by members completing a full 52 weeks of service. It is distributed in installments of $877.66 (pre-tax) every two weeks. The living allowance is considered taxable income.

In some situations, the living allowance may not be considered as income for the purposes of assessing public benefits, such as SNAP. Read more below:

Education Award

$6,895 Education Award

Learn about how you can use your award.

Don’t need an education award for your degree? Use it creatively, like for an outdoor expedition! Outward Bound Education Award Policy. NOLS Education Award Policy.

Eligible for Education Award matching programs at many Colleges and Universities in the United States.

AmeriCorps VISTA members who are at least age 55 on their first day of service may transfer the Education Award to their child, stepchild, grandchild, step-grandchild, or foster child.

AmeriCorps VISTA members may elect to receive an an end-of-service cash stipend of $1,800 in place of the Education Award. AmeriCorps VISTA members who are not a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident Alien may only receive the cash stipend, and are not eligible to receive a Segal Education Award. Learn more about the stipend.

Outside Employment

AmeriCorps members may seek outside employment so long as it does not interfere with their service activities.

Relocation

If relocating more than 50 miles, a one-time relocation payment of $750 plus $0.40 per mile after beginning service.

If returning home at the end of the service term, an additional one-time relocation payment of $750 plus $0.40 per mile after concluding service.

Health Coverage

Eligible for health insurance via the International Medical Group at no cost. Members electing to receive health insurance through AmeriCorps VISTA will be enrolled in the plan automatically, beginning on their first day of service. Services include 24/7/365 access to virtual mental health care via Teledoc.

If they prefer, members may elect to remain on their own insurance plan, remain on a family or spouse’s insurance plan, or enroll/remain enrolled in Medicaid.

AmeriCorps VISTA members electing to remain on their own insurance may enroll in the AmeriCorps VISTA Healthcare Allowance. Learn more.

TIme Off

10 Days of Personal Leave

10 Days of Sick/Medical Leave

Noncompetetive Eligibility

Receive noncompetitive eligibility when applying for federal jobs for one year after completing their term of service. Learn more here and here.

Childcare

Eligible for assistance covering childcare expenses through the AmeriCorps Childcare Program.

Employers of National Service

Employer of National Service LogoEligible for hiring preference with Employers of National Service, which connects AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni with employers from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

Professional Development

Community networking and outreach
Program development
Marketing and social media management
Event planning and execution
Fundraising, grant writing, and nonprofit development
Community group facilitation and leadership
Volunteer recruitment and management
Navigating complex education systems including Tribal, high school, colleges and Universities
Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility trainings
Systemic Racism training
Story telling trainings
…and more!

Service Activities

Summer AmeriCorps positions may offer a range of possible service activities. Most commonly, positions focus on hands-on service with students to address learning loss and food insecurity during the out-of-school period. Projects are frequently related to summer camps and meal programs offered by libraries, food banks, Boys & Girls clubs, museums, and other nonprofits. Explore Available positions.

Service Term

June 5, 2023 to August 13, 2023 (10 weeks)

Eligibility

Must be at least 18 years old; or 17 years old with parental permission.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident Alien. Or legally residing in a state under one of the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status.

Must not be registered, or required to be registered, on a state sex offender registry or the National Sex Offender Registry.

Must not have been convicted of murder, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1111.

Must be willing to consent to a criminal history check.

Living Allowance

$675 (pre-tax) every two weeks

Education Award

$1,374.60 Education Award

Learn about how you can use your award here.

Eligible for Education Award matching programs at many Colleges and Universities in the United States. Learn more here.

Relocation

Not eligible for relocation assistance.

Health Insurance

Not eligible for health insurance.

TIme Off

Time off available only in emergency situations.

Noncompetetive Eligibility

Do not receive noncompetitive eligibility for federal employment opportunities.

Childcare

Not eligible for childcare assistance.

Other Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities.

Eligible for hiring preference with Employers of National Service.

Service Activities

AmeriCorps positions available to college students focus on academic support and near-peer mentorship for high school and college students, and can include homework help, college application help, test prep, and other hands-on education activities. Projects are frequently associated with local high schools, college food pantries, TRIO offices, and Upward Bound programs. Explore available positions.

Service Term

College Student AmeriCorps members commit to complete either 300 or 450 hours of service. These members serve for one or two semesters, and sometimes continue into the summer. Positions can begin at any point in the year, but usually within the first weeks of a semester.

Eligibility

Must be at least 18 years old; or 17 years old with parental permission.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must be enrolled as a student at an MTCC affiliate campus. A list of our affiliate campuses can be found here.

Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident Alien.

Must not be registered, or required to be registered, on a state sex offender registry or the National Sex Offender Registry.

Must not have been convicted of murder, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1111.

Must be willing to consent to a criminal history check.

Living Allowance

Not eligible for a living allowance.

Eligible to combine AmeriCorps service with work study, internship, or practicum and to receive compensation as appropriate.

Education Award

$1,459.26 Education Award

Learn about how you can use your award here.

Eligible for Education Award matching programs at many Colleges and Universities in the United States. Learn more here.

Relocation

Not eligible for relocation assistance.

Health Insurance

Not eligible for health insurance.

TIme Off

Scheduling is handled by service site and must allow the member to complete their hour commitment (300 or 450 hours) on time. Requests for time off are handled by the service site.

Noncompetetive Eligibility

Do not receive noncompetitive eligibility for federal employment opportunities.

Childcare

Not eligible for childcare assistance.

Other Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities.

Eligible for hiring preference with Employers of National Service.