Serve With Us
BENEFITS OF SERVING
Living Stipend
Members receive a living stipend twice a month based on the number of hours they have committed to for the term of service. This stipend is taxed as income and members must complete a W-4.
Hours/ Week | Living Stipend Amount |
35 | $1,400 |
28 | $1,120 |
25 | $1,000 |
18 | $720 |
15 | $600 |
12 | $480 |
Education Award
Members who successfully complete their term of service will receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of up to $7,395, based on the number of hours served in the term. Awarded to the member at the end of their service term, it can be used to pay educational costs at eligible post-secondary institutions, repay qualified student loans, or be transferred to a child or grandchild if the member is over the age of 55.
YMCA Membership
Team members and their families should be able to enjoy the benefits our facilities offer! All members receive a 2 adult family membership to the YMCA. This membership can be used at our 3 local branches and almost any Y in the US! Learn more about our membership opportunities here.
Federal Student Loan Forbearance
If a member is making payments to a federally-backed education loan, payments can be put into forbearance during their service term. Upon successful completion of the program, the accrued interest will be paid by the National Service Trust. Learn more about loan forbearance on the AmeriCorps website.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Full time members are eligible to enroll in health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of the premium paid. The plan is managed through Cigna and includes medical coverage for individual members. It does not cover dependents.
Child Care Assistance
Members may qualify to receive child-care assistance through a program administered by GAP Solutions, Inc. in order to be eligible for the assistance program, members must meet income requirements and serve in a full time capacity. Visit the GAP AmeriCorps website for additional details, frequently asked questions, and the rules and regulations of the program.
Professional Development
True North AmeriCorps members participate in ongoing professional development facilitated by program staff and local youth development leaders. Topics include social competency and interpersonal skill building, group facilitation, leadership skills, volunteer management, data collection, cultural competency, and much more. Many TNAC members make connections in their service term that boost them into a career!
OPEN POSITIONS
- Part-time (12, 15, or 18 hours/ week)
- Duluth, MN
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: June 10 or August 27, 2027
Stowe KEY Zone serves many youth from low income and minority backgrounds in the Gary New Duluth neighborhood. The program’s primary focus is on environmental education and getting kids outdoors. The school is connected to 13 acres of school forest which makes for many days of active time outside learning about nature and building forts!
- Full-time (35 hours/ week)
- Duluth, MN
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: August 27, 2027
The AmeriCorps member is actively running programs on a daily basis while they are in session, and planning and preparing for the next upcoming programs when they are not in session. The focus of this role is on working with the youth participants, including managing a caseload of Teen/tween Cadet participants with more intensive interactions.
- Part-time (28 hours/ week)
- Duluth, MN
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: June 10, 2027
A member in this role will mentor 4th and 5th grade “Junior Coaches”, who lead inclusive playground games for other students at recess. You’ll support these 4th and 5th grade students in their leadership role by helping increase their confidence, their group leadership, and their conflict resolution skills.
- Full-time (35 hours/ week)
- Duluth, MN
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: June 10, 2027
In this position, members will serve both during the school day, supporting within the classroom, as well as transition with the students to the free, after-school programming provided by the Duluth Community Schools Collaborative.
- Part-time (28 hours/ week)
- Duluth, MN
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: August 27, 2027
Connects students to their community and to the natural world we call home. After a long day of classroom learning they come to us to us to learn through play. We learn to trust ourselves by climbing trees, we learn about art by painting with mud, we learn to notice the world around us by following animal tracks in the woods.
- Part-time (12, 15, or 18 hours/ week)
- Duluth, MN
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: June 10 or August 27, 2027
DECS North Star Eagle’s Nest out-of-school time program has a fun atmosphere that serves students in grades K-6. Structured daily activities include a snack, physical activities, academic enrichment, and free-choice time.
- Part-time (12, 15, or 18 hours/ week)
- Duluth, MN
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: June 10 or August 27, 2027
Myers Wilkins is in the Central Hillside neighborhood and students come from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The students at this site have a wide range of needs which creates many opportunities to help them learn and grow.
- Full-time (35 hours/ week)
- Duluth, MN
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: June 10 2027
As an AmeriCorps member in the Forest School you will work directly with Forest School staff to implement the nature-based curriculum with a special emphasis on guiding interpersonal and social skills for student development and growth.
- Full-time (35 hours/ week)
- Duluth, MN
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: August 27, 2027
We serve a dynamic group of students who bring curiosity, creativity, and resilience. Our mission is to empower all youth to reach their full potential as caring, responsible, and productive individuals. What makes this position unique is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, lead engaging programs, and make a daily impact.
- Full-time (35 hours/ week)
- Duluth, MN
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: August 27, 2027
We serve a dynamic group of students who bring curiosity, creativity, and resilience. Our mission is to empower all youth to reach their full potential as caring, responsible, and productive individuals. What makes this position unique is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, lead engaging programs, and make a daily impact.
- Part-time (28 hours/ week)
- Duluth, MN
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: June 10, 2027
The AmeriCorps member will support the advocacy program using the Safe and Strong Child curriculum, direct youth and family advocacy, and support groups. In this role, the member will help present to thousands of kids in greater Duluth, Carlton County, and Lake County schools. The goal is to empower children with knowledge and skills regarding safe and unsafe touches, what sexual abuse is, who to tell, and how they can identify unsafe situations. We work with not only children, but teachers, school staff, and parents/caregivers.
- Full-time (35 hours/ week)
- Hill City, MN
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: June 10, 2027
At the heart of our school is a strong commitment to knowing every student, supporting the whole child, and building a culture where all learners feel seen, valued, and capable of success. As a small K-12 school in northern Minnesota, we pride ourselves on strong relationships, community connection, and a shared mission to prepare students for their future while honoring the unique strengths they bring.
- Full-time (35 hours/ week)
- Grand Rapids, MN
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: June 10, 2027
West Rapids Elementary is a vibrant K-2 school community where curiosity, kindness, and connection are at the heart of everything we do. Our students are joyful, resilient, and full of potential. As a part of ISD 318, we focus on the whole-child development through strong academics, interpersonal skills, social competencies, and inclusive practices.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request for interviews and service activities.