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UCAN AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps Members Get Things Done.

AmeriCorps

About AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps provides opportunities for people of all backgrounds to address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improving lives and communities. AmeriCorps members Get Things Done. Members build safer, stronger, and healthier communities across the U.S.

About Our AmeriCorps Program

UCAN AmeriCorps serves our communities across Douglas and Josephine Counties. Our program places members within UCAN programs to help expand their capacity to provide services to clients and explore new and exciting initiatives. For our members we provide meaningful professional development and opportunities to build skills and connections that can help kickstart your career!

Contact Us

Feel free to contact Erik Wood, Program Manager at (541) 492-2119 or erik.wood@ucancap.org for further information on our AmeriCorps program.

Benefit to the Community

Communities in Southern Oregon often explore creative solutions to achieve success with limited means. Our members are improving the lives of our clients through leading nutrition education programs, aiding early learning initiatives, providing life and employment skills workshops, supporting housing insecurity, teaching sustainable energy practices, helping ignite volunteerism, and planning fun and informative community events. Members are dedicated to the AmeriCorps motto “Get Things Done”, and it is our guiding principle as a program.

10,000

Individuals Served
by UCAN AmeriCorps Members since 2022

Become a Member

What does it mean to be a AmeriCorps program member?

Our AmeriCorps program members are motivated individuals who are:

  • Passionate about how service can positively impact the lives of those they serve,
  • Seeking to be an engaged citizen,
  • Excited to learn new skills, while refining those that they bring with them to service,
  • Adventurous folk, who are all about making a difference and bringing a positive impact to the communities they serve.

Our program seeks to build a cohort representative of the many different communities that make our nation unique. While many of our members are recruited from the communities they serve, we encourage people from all over the United States to apply and welcome diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

A diverse cohort of members can spark creativity and innovation within our programs and improve the lives of our clients. Through your service with our program, you truly have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact in our communities. 

AmeriCorps is, at its core, a job skills development program. We know folks coming to our program are eager not only to give back, but also to grow their abilities and experience. We support you with service learning and professional development opportunities throughout your term. By serving with us, you develop skills in leadership, effective communication, organizational knowledge, and technical abilities.

What you will gain as a member:

  • Experience building community and making a tangible impact in Southern Oregon
  • A living stipend of $20,400
  • A Segal educational award of up to $7,395. Members are only eligible for the equivalent of two full-time education awards in their lifetime. Members who are 55 or older can use their education award to help their children or grandchildren attend post-secondary school.

* Eligibility depends on individual circumstances.

What we are looking for

We seek passionate candidates who want to get things done by using their unique set of skills and experiences to guide their success! The following are skills that will help you succeed as a member:

  • Being committed to volunteerism and service to community,
  • Being professional while performing service,
  • Relating well with others and working well on a team,
  • Writing and communicating well,
  • Having a desire to take initiative and work independently when needed,
  • Being motivated to learn new technical skills,
  • Being able to reflect on experiences and learn from constructive feedback,
  • Being inspired to work through conflicts and maintain good relationships,
  • Being sensitive to others’ needs and desiring to create inclusive spaces,
  • Being reliable and responsive to host site needs.

To be a member:

The following are our baseline requirements to be a member of UCAN AmeriCorps. Certain service projects may insist on additional requirements.

  • Be 17 years of age or older at the beginning of the service term,
  • Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident,
  • Have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and be able to provide your own transportation,
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving an education award,
  • Commit to the full term of service for which you are applying,
  • Pass a National Service Criminal History Check provided through UCAN and/or the Host Site,
  • Have not previously served the equivalent of two full-time education awards
  • You must disclose if you have been removed for cause from any national service program. If this has occurred, we will determine if you can still serve.

Term of service

  • 1700 Hour Position: September 2, 2026 – July 31, 2027

The deadline for member applications for the 2026-2027 service year is:

  • 1700 Hour Position: July 31, 2026

Apply Here!

  • Life Skills Educator (Douglas County)
  • Weatherization Educator (Douglas County)
  • Headstart Parent Volunteer Coordinator (Douglas County)
  • Community Engagement & Intake Lead (Douglas County)
  • Food Bank Nutrition Educator (Douglas County)
  • Housing Support Navigator (Douglas County)
  • Housing Support Navigator (2 positions in Josephine County)
Apply Today