City of Las Vegas AmeriCorps Program
Do you want to make a difference in your community while earning a living stipend and education award?
Earn up to $24,962 stipend and $7,395 education award.*
The AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA programs are a network of national service programs that engages more than 200,000 Americans each year by helping local organizations expand capacity and make change. AmeriCorps members make a vital impact in the community through action and leadership providing services such as youth education interventions, college and career supports to young adults, connecting families to resources, and helping meet other critical needs in the community.
*Service hours, stipend, and education award amounts vary based on position and successful completion of the program.
We invite you to sign up for an upcoming information session by making an account
here.
For more information, email americorps@lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702.229.2609.
City of Las Vegas AmeriCorps State and National Program
Ready to put your passion into action? Choose a service opportunity best fit for your unique interests. You can tutor and mentor students, improve workforce development pipelines, or participate in many other cause-related projects. Serving with AmeriCorps State and National can propel your personal development and career path while making a difference in your community.
We are actively recruiting for positions beginning Aug. 1, 2025, in the following areas:
Education
- Strong Start Academy Elementary School
- Strong Start GO! Mobile Pre-K
- ReInvent Schools Las Vegas Elementary Schools
- Chronic Absenteeism Mentor
- Literacy Tutor
- Nutrition Mentor
- Youth Fire Prevention Program
Social Initiatives
- Batteries Included/NextGen
- Strong Future Technology Training Center
- Community Navigators
- Government & Community Affairs
City of Las Vegas AmeriCorps VISTA Program
Looking to kickstart your professional career? Serve for a year with our organization by tackling chronic absenteeism, supporting workforce development and providing literacy supports to generate resources and empower individuals and communities. Build your resume as you coordinate administrative projects such as data management, communications and marketing materials development, and more.
We are fully recruited for VISTA members, but are building an interest list for members in the following areas:
Education Support
- Chronic Absenteeism Program Assistant VISTA
- Community School Program Assistant VISTA
- Workforce Development Assistant VISTA
Eligibility & Benefits
Eligibility
- 17 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED by the end of the service term
- U.S. Citizen, National or Permanent Legal Resident
Benefits
- Up to $24,962 living allowance for a one-year service term*
- Education Award up to $7,395 upon completion of service year*
- Federal student loan forbearance or deferment
- Ongoing training and professional development.
*Service hours, stipend and education award amounts vary based on position and successful completion of the program.
Download the frequently asked questions and answers here.