AMERICORPS MEMBER RESOURCES

CHILDCARE (must be eligible)

• AmeriCorps Childcare Application
• AmeriCorps Childcare Eligibility

ELI SEGAL EDUCATION AWARD

• FAQ about Eli Segal Education Award
• FAQ for Institutions that Process Education Awards
• Non-Traditional Uses of the Education Award
• Segal Education Award List of Matching Institutions
• Tax Implications for Eli Segal Using Education Award
• Transferring the Eli Segal Education Award
• Using the Eli Segal Educational Award
• Virtual Grad Schools (coordinated by AmeriCorps Alums)
• AmeriCorps Education Award amounts announced annually on October 1

HEALTHCARE 

• Healthcare Options ( Only for full-time members) 
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) or call 1-800-451-1834. Confidential counseling and referral service for current AmeriCorps Kansas members. 

LEARN NEW SKILLS

• Community Toolbox
• Coursera
• EdEx

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

• Kansas City AmeriCorps Alliance
• Kansas AmeriCorps Alliance Facebook Group
• Toastmasters

RESUME AND CAREER ADVICE

• AmeriCorps and your Career
• Career Webinars (coordinated by AmeriCorps Alums)
• Communicating your Service Experience
• Employment Toolkit
• How to Turn Your Volunteer Work into a Paying Job
• Search the Employers of National Service Network
• Veteran Resources

RESOURCES

• AmeriCorps Knowledge Network
• AmeriCorps Marketing Materials
• AmeriCorps for Future Educators
• AmeriCorps for Veterans
• AmeriStories
• My AmeriCorps Portal
• Beyond the Service Term
• National Service Hotline  Contact the National Service Hotline at 1-800-942-2677. The Hotline is staffed by customer service representatives from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST, Monday through Thursday. During high volume months---January, May, June, July, August, and September--the Hotline will be staffed on Fridays.

SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

• Harvesters SNAP Information
• SNAP FAQ
• General SNAP Information
• Inquiry Form G-SNAP

STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE

• Forbearance
• Forbearance and Getting Interest Paid on Loans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Student Loan Forgiveness Toolkit

As an AmeriCorps member, there are a host of resources that can assist you during your service year. Below are a few suggestions on where to start. If you still have questions, please reach out to the Kansas Volunteer Commission at volunteer@ksde.org, or contact the National Service Hotline at 1-800-942-2677.