Member benefits vary between programs and years. When searching CAC AmeriCorps opportunities, you can search by these different program types to identify corresponding benefits. Overall, our members leverage between $25,096 – $26,495+ in living allowance, housing assistance, education award, and other benefits.
| 3 Options: | Environmental Direct Service | VISTA Indirect Service | VISTA Leader Requires 1 Yr of Previous Service | |
| Term | 47-weeks, FT, 40 Hour Average, Minimum 1,700 Hours | 52-weeks, FT, 32.5 Hour Weekly Minimum | 52-weeks, FT, 32.5 Hour Weekly Minimum | |
| Living Allowance | $20,000, $851.06 bi-weekly (before taxes) | $17,600.30, $675.08 bi-weekly (before taxes) | $20,002, $767.20 bi-weekly (before taxes) | |
| Education Award | $6,495 (pre-tax) | $6,495 OR End-of-Service Cash Stipend Approx. $1,800 (pre-tax) | $6,495 OR End-of-Service Cash Stipend Approx. $3,000 (pre-tax) | |
| Leave/Holidays | 80 Hours of Personal Leave. 10 Holidays. | 80 Hours of Personal AND 80 Hours of Sick Leave. 11 Holidays. | 80 Hours of Personal AND 80 Hours of Sick Leave. 11 Holidays. | |
| Health Benefits | – Bronze level health coverage through Healthcare.Gov w/ Subsidy option for Silver/Gold Coverage. – Member Assistance Program – Teladoc | – Bronze level health coverage through Healthcare.Gov w/ Subsidy option for Silver/Gold Coverage. – Member Assistance Program – Teladoc – AmeriCorps VISTA Healthcare Allowance or Benefits Plan | – Bronze level health coverage through Healthcare.Gov w/ Subsidy option for Silver/Gold Coverage. – Member Assistance Program – Teladoc – AmeriCorps VISTA Healthcare Allowance or Benefits Plan | |
| Relocation Benefits | Up to $250 Reimbursed for Relocation for those moving more than 50 miles from your home to serve. | Relocation & Close-of-Service Travel if moving more than 50 miles from your home to serve. Settling-In Allowance Up to $750 | Relocation & Close-of-Service Travel if moving more than 50 miles from your home to serve. Settling-In Allowance Up to $750 | |
| Housing Benefits | There are no housing benefits available for Environmental members. Instead, there is a higher overall living allowance. | Housing Subsidy Up to $300 a month for ALL VISTA Members. | Housing Subsidy Up To $350 a month. | |
| Additional Benefits | AmeriCorps Childcare Program, Paid Certification Program, Access to Dedicated Small Grants Program, Support in applying for SNAP benefits and utility assistance, Uniform | AmeriCorps Childcare Program, Non-Competitive Eligibility, Paid Certification Program, Access to Dedicated Small Grants Program, Support in applying for SNAP benefits and utility assistance, Uniform | AmeriCorps Childcare Program, Non-Competitive Eligibility, Paid Certification Program, Dedicated Project Budget of $750, Support in applying for SNAP benefits and utility assistance, Uniform |