AmeriCorps for Community Engagement and Education

How to Apply

AmeriCorps for Community Engagement and Education will accept full-time, quarter-time (part-time), and work study/UTeach applications for the 2008–2009 program year beginning in December 2007. Interviewing for the new program year will begin in February 2008 and last through the summer of 2008 until all member slots are filled. In 2008–2009, we anticipate having 33 full-time members and 50 part-time members.

You can fill out and submit an online application by visiting the national AmeriCorps website.

Once the application is received, ACEE staff will respond with an email confirmation of receipt and additional information about the program. Due to the highly intensive nature of this tutoring program, we strongly encourage applicants to seek as much information as possible about ACEE. Feel free to visit our program in person and to contact our current members listed on the contact page.

If you have any questions regarding the full-time positions, please contact Gabriela Garcia at 512-475-9782 or ggarcia@mail.utexas.edu. If you have questions regarding the part-time positions, please contact Chetan Makan at chetanmakan@mail.utexas.edu.

Full-time members work approximately 45 hours/week between September 1st and June 30th. Part-time members work approximately 12-15 hours/week. See the AmeriCorps website for information about the benefits of service, including the AmeriCorps Education Award.

University of Texas at Austin students who have a Federal Work-Study Award may earn their work-study award by participating in ACEE through the America Reads/America Counts work-study program. If you are work-study eligible and interested in being a member of ACEE, please contact Chetan Makan at chetanmakan@mail.utexas.edu. Work-study members serve approximately 10 hours/week. For more information about your work-study award, contact the Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) directly at 512-475-6247 or access the Hire A Longhorn Website. Work study–eligible students from other universities in Austin may also serve. Contact your institution's financial aid office to determine eligibility.

University of Texas students enrolled in the UTeach Program in the College of Natural Sciences may perform an internship with ACEE. UTeach interns also serve 10 hours/week. If interested, please contact Chetan Makan at chetanmakan@mail.utexas.edu.

Qualified Members:

Are at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or GED;
Have some college experience;
Are extremely committed to making their community a better place;
Can commit to at least 10 hours a week working in schools and community centers;
Are reliable and responsible;
Work well with others;
Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Pay and Benefits

ACEE full-time members will receive an annual living allowance of $11,400 in the 2007–2008 program year and must complete 1,700 hours. Reduced part-time members will receive a living allowance of $3,017 and must complete 450 hours. Work-study members complete 300 hours and receive their work-study award in lieu of a monthly living allowance. UTeach interns earn $12/hour for up to 20 hours per week.

Upon successful completion of the term of service, members also receive a tuition award that can be used for future college expenses or to pay back student loans. The amount of the education award is $4,725 for full-time members and $1,250 for reduced part-time members. Work-study and UTeach members earn a $1,000 education award.

Health benefits are provided to full-time members who are not currently covered by another policy. (Download AmeriCorps health benefits information (pdf 299kb).

Unfortunately, we do not provide housing, but we will assist you in locating housing and a roommate if you need help.

All AmeriCorps members are eligible to apply for forbearance on their student loans as long as they are enrolled in an AmeriCorps program. Additionally, AmeriCorps will pay for the interest that accrues during your year of service.

In addition to the benefits above, ACEE members learn valuable skills through their participation in ongoing training sessions throughout their year of service. ACEE members:

attend a two-week pre-service training that includes orientation to National Service, literacy tutor training, and team-building;
receive weekly on-site training from ACEE literacy specialists; and
attend a weekly all-member meeting.