AmeriCorps Programs

How to Become an AmeriCorps Member

To be eligible to serve in AmeriCorps a person must be at least 18, a citizen or a legal resident of the United States and have a high school diploma or GED.  It is possible to serve in AmeriCorps at age 17 with permission from a parent or legal guardian.  It is also possible to serve without a high school diploma or GED if the person agrees to work towards the GED during the term of service.  There is no upper age limit on AmeriCorps service.

Some programs may have additional requirements.  AmeriCorps*NCCC, for example, will accept applicants only between the ages of 18 and 24.  Contact the program for further details.

Become an AmeriCorps member by completing an application form, submitting it to a specific program and being accepted by that program.  Visit the AmeriCorps Website.  Click on the “Join AmeriCorps” link at the bottom of the page, and then click on “Find a Program.”  After finding the program(s) of greatest interest to you, contact them to be sure they are recruiting and placing members.  Then click on “Apply Now” to download the application form, complete it and send it to the program, along with any other information the program requires.  If you do not have access to the Internet or if you get lost along the way, call the Arkansas Service Commission  (501-682-7540) for assistance.


Can the Arkansas Service Commission provide some AmeriCorps members to help in our community?

The Arkansas Commission does not recruit or place AmeriCorps members, but can help you determine which AmeriCorps resources are best for your community and help you get them.

How can we get AmeriCorps resources in our community?

If you want AmeriCorps* VISTA, contact Opal Sims, Director of the State Office of the Corporation for National and Community Service (501-324-5234). If you would like to have an AmeriCorps* National Civilian Community Corps team of ten members to help in your community for two to eight weeks, contact Crystal Harris at the Denver campus (303-844-7405). If you want information on starting an AmeriCorps* program in your community, or you are not sure where to start, contact a staff member at the Arkansas Service Commission, or contact ASC Director, Mary Bea Gross (501-682-6724).

  • State AmeriCorps Programs
    • Program:ADRDN AmeriCorps Program
      Description:Provides prescription assistance in the Delta Region.
      Sponsor:Mid Delta Community Consortium
      Contact:Anna Huff Davis
      Address:120 South 7th Street, P.O. Box 2524, West Helena, AR 72390
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 870-572-5518 | Fax: 870-572-5567 | email
    • Program:Alternative Classroom Experience/Summer Camp
      Description:Residential educational and social development for school-age children.
      Sponsor:Kiwanis Activities, Inc. | Website
      Contact:Binky Martin-Tollette
      Address:5512 Ferndale Cutoff Rd., Little Rock, AR 72223
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 501-821-3714 | Fax: 501-821-2629 | email
    • Program:American Red Cross- Prevent, Prepare, Respond
      Description:Meeting community needs through a Red Cross Prevent, Prepare and Respond disaster readiness program throughout Arkansas
      Sponsor:AmeriCan Red Cross
      Contact:Jeff Patrick
      Address:P.O. Box 789, Tontitown, AR 72770
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 479-306-4688 | Fax: 479-306-4325 | email
    • Program:AmeriCorps Family Outreach
      Description:School-based liaisons for non-English speaking families.
      Sponsor:Rogers Public Schools
      Contact:Mike Hummel
      Address:220 South 5th Street, Rogers, AR 72756
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 479-631-3559 | Fax: 479-631-3552 | email
    • Program:Arkansas Coordinated School Health Program
      Description:To Educate and promote healthier lifestyle choices with regard to physical activity, nutrition, oral health and tobacco use.
      Sponsor:South Arkansas Education Service Cooperative | Website
      Contact:Becky Bolin
      Address:1022 Scogin Drive, Monticello, AR 71655
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 870-367-6848 | Fax: 870-367-9877 | email
    • Program:Arkansas Future Teacher Initiative
      Description:Early childhood educational development.
      Sponsor:Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative | Website
      Contact:Candace Howard
      Address:1022 Scogin Drive, Monticello, AR 71655
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 870-367-4830 | Fax: 870-367-9877 | email
    • Program:Arkansas HIPPY Program
      Description:Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters.
      Contact:Barbara Gilkey
      Address:1 Children's Way, Slot 651, Little Rock, AR 72202
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 501-364-3671 | Fax: 501-364-2225 | email
    • Program:Arkansas Reads
      Description:Statewide adult literacy and English as a second language tutoring.
      Sponsor:Arkansas Literacy Councils, Inc. | Website
      Contact:Jennifer Oglesby Holman
      Address:625 W. Capitol Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 501-907-2490 | Fax: 501-907-2492 | email
    • Program:Arkansas Smart Start
      Description:Tutoring and mentoring for school-age children in Southeast Arkansas.
      Sponsor:Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative | Website
      Contact:Jenny Satterlee
      Address:1022 Scogin Drive, Monticello, AR 71655
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 870-367-4825 | Fax: 870-367-9877 | email
    • Program:Community Initiative of Arkansas
      Description:Providing small site placements addressing education and healthy living throughout the state.
      Sponsor:DHS/Div. Community Service & Nonprofit Support
      Contact:Amanda May
      Address:P.O. Box 1437, Slot S-230, Little Rock, AR 72203
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 501-682-7540 | Fax: 501-682-6752 | email
    • Program:Justice for Arkansas
      Description:Provide equal access to justice in civil legal matters to low income Arkansans
      Sponsor:Legal Aid of Arkansas, Inc. | Website
      Contact:Amy Pritchard
      Address:714 S. Main, Jonesboro, AR 72401
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 870-972-9224, ext. 4313 | Fax: 870-910-5562 | email
    • Program:Next Move Corps
      Description:Enrichment activities for academic and social success.
      Sponsor:UALR Children International | Website
      Contact:Stephanie Jones
      Address:2510 Fair Park Blvd., Little Rock, AR 72204
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 501-663-5541 | Fax: 501-663-5631 | email
    • Program:PBPD AmeriCorps Program
      Description:Provide safety and support for youth and seniors in Pine Bluff.
      Sponsor:Pine Bluff Police Department
      Contact:Brenda Davis-Jones
      Address:200 E. 8th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71601-5006
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 870-730-2078 | Fax: 870-730-2159 | email or email
    • Program:Ready to Learn
      Description:Providing tutoring and educational services in Faulkner and Perry counties.
      Sponsor:United Way of Central Arkansas
      Contact:Amy Blaylock
      Address:P.O. Box 489, Conway, AR 72033
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 501-372-5087 | Fax: 501-329-2018 | email or email
  • Federal AmeriCorps Programs
    • Program:American YouthWorks Environmental Corps
      Contact:Chris Sheffield
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 512-970-7684 | email
    • Program:AmeriCorps NCCC
      Contact:Chris Neukom
      Address:3001 South Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80236
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 303-844-7405 | Fax: 303-844-7410 | email
    • Program:Boys & Girls Clubs of America
      Contact:Michelle King
      Address:1230 W Peachtree St N W, Atlanta, GA 30309-3447
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 404-487-5808 | Fax: 404-487-5789 | email
    • Program:City Year Little Rock
      Contact:Sarah Roberson
      Address:610 President Clinton Ave, Ste 300, Little Rock, AR 72201
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 501-707-1400 | email
    • Program:Foster Grandparents Program
      Contact:Sharon Mohammed
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 501-852-8422 | email
    • Program:Goodwill Community Corps
      Contact:Kim Hogue
      Address:1110 West 7th Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 501-372-5100 ext 173 | email
    • Program:Habitat for Humanity
      Contact:Jenny Agar
      Address:6700 South University, Little Rock, AR 72209
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 501-376-4434 ex.21 | Fax: 501-325-1687 | email or email
    • Program:National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)
      Sponsor:Arkansas Energy Corps | Website
      Contact:Melissa Terry
      Address:207 West Center St., Fayetteville, AR 72701
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 479-582-1445 | email
    • Program:Student Conservation Association
      Contact:Kate Hagner
      Address:PO Box 550, Charlestown, NH 03603
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 603-543-1700 | Fax: 603-543-1828 | email
    • Program:Teach for America
      Contact:Angela Shirey
      Address:PO Box 2544, West Helena, AR 72390
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 870-338-6600 | Fax: 870-338-7330 | email
    • Program:VISTA & Senior Programs
      Sponsor:Corporation for National and Community Service
      Contact:Opal Sims
      Address:700 West Capitol Room 2506, Little Rock, AR 72201
      Phone/Fax/email:Phone: 501-324-5234 | Fax: 501-324-6949 | email