Full-Year Term
Thinking about serving for a full year?
Full-Year Members
Full-year members serve in a 10-month capacity either full-time or part-time. Groups of members start on:
- Rolling start and end dates
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| Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount of Service: | 40 hours per week | 22 hours per week |
| Stipend: | $1000 per pay bi weekly | $530 per pay bi weekly |
| Education Award: | $7,395 | $3,697.50 |
| Child Care Subsidy: | Available to eligible members. | Not available. |
| Medical Care: | Available to eligible members. | Not available. |
Education Award
A member who successfully completes his/her term of service will receive an Education Award which can be used to pay for the costs of attending a qualified institution of higher education or to pay back qualified student loans.
Forbearance
Qualified student loans typically can be placed into forbearance if they are federally backed, in your name, and not in default.
Payment of Interest
All or a portion of the interest on student loans (placed in forbearance) that accrued during the term-of-service are paid if the member successfully completes the term-of-service.
Training
Members receive paid training throughout the term-of-service: conflict resolution, tutoring youth, mentoring youth, creating community service projects, etc.
Location of Service
Community-based organizations or schools in Allegheny County host sites
Type of Service
AmeriCorps members provide tutoring and/or mentoring for youth. They also assist youth with developing and implementing a community service project.
Schedule
Schedules depend on the service site but are typically Monday through Friday during the day with evenings and weekends off.
Clearances
KEYS will conduct clearances (National Sex Offender Database, PA Child Abuse History, PA Criminal Record Check, and FBI) for candidates.
I’m interested!
As KEYS members we strive to empower our youth, but looking back, I found that through my involvement with KEYS I feel more empowered than ever.
Full year 2015-2016
My two terms of service with the KEYS Service Corps were perhaps the most challenging yet meaningful and influential experiences of my life.
Summer 2006, Full year 2007-2008
A decade has passed since my initial term as a KEYS member, but I still to this day regularly advocate to others the immense value in dedicating a year of ones life to serving others.
Summer 2006, Full year 2007-2008