SCI AmeriCorps Fellows facilitate volunteerengagement, youthenrichment programs and communityoutreach activities at their nonprofit host site placement. Fellows are placed at youth-serving organizations in Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, and Woburn.
During a service term, SCI AmeriCorps Fellows gain professional nonprofit experience as well as: leadership training program through SCI, access college / graduate credit through an exclusive partnership with Merrimack College, and earn federal dollars towards higher education. Since 2007, over 300 Members have served local Greater Boston communities with SCI AmeriCorps.
Developed by America’s Service Commissions, the National Service & Higher Education Toolkit featured SCI AmeriCorps in a Case Study exploring our partnership with Merrimack College!
Questions? Email americorps@socialcapitalinc.org or call 781.935.2244 ext. 4
SCI AmeriCorps Fellows laughing with youth
SCI AmeriCorps Fellowship Details
SCI AmeriCorps prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military service/veteran status, political affiliation, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Fellowship Stipend Options (a or b)
Receive a Taxable Stipend of $2,500 / month, paid bi-weekly (max stipend value = $25,000 per year).
Receive a Taxable Stipend of $1,600 / month, paid bi-weekly, with Housing Placement & Homestay Benefit [$900 / month] provided by StudentRoomStay (max stipend value = $25,000 year).
Fellowship Program Benefits
Earn a Federal Education Award worth up to $7,395 upon successful completion of service
May receive Student Loan Forbearance during active service
Full Healthcare (medical, dental) provided by SCI AmeriCorps
$90 / month Transportation Stipend during your service term provided by SCI AmeriCorps
SCI Developing Leaders Program – receive badges of completion for 50+ hours of comprehensive career development in partnership with Merrimack College
Access to Merrimack College campus resources via Merrimack Student ID
Free Enrollment in a Community Engagement course taught by Merrimack College faculty with the option to receive undergraduate or graduate academic credit
Core Fellowship Activities
Fellow activities will vary by host site, but may include some or all of the following:
Developing and implementing Community Service-Learning (CSL) projects
Engaging in Youth Mentorship
Leadership or Management of other Enrichment Activities (e.g. homework support, healthy lifestyles, and post-secondary success)
Volunteer Management Systems development and/or implementation
Volunteer Recruitment & Coordination
Volunteer Event Planning and/or Management
Community Outreach & Relationship Building
All Fellows:Facilitate a group of youth currently being served by the host site, to develop and implement a Social Capital Youth Project (SCYP) as the capstone of the Fellow’s youth enrichment service. The project will focus on community needs identified by the youth & members. The goal is to empower youth to positively impact their communities and build their social capital through collaboration with peers and adults while developing leadership skills.
Essential Fellowship Requirements
Able to commit to a full-term of service in local communities with diverse residents
Effective communication skills to conduct community outreach through marketing strategies and civic engagement
Strong work ethic, collaboration, and time management skills
Availability to serve in-person for some or all service activities.
AmeriCorps engages thousands of Americans in service opportunities each year through nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and conservation efforts across the country. Joining AmeriCorps is a way to put your idealism into action.
When you join AmeriCorps, you’ll earn money towards past or future education, learn to be a leader, and gain real job skills. SCI AmeriCorps members build social capital in their communities through civic engagement opportunities and gain valuable experience in the process. Check out the video to learn more!
