AmeriCorps Construction Apprentice

Learn construction by doing it. You'll work next to experienced builders on renovations and new builds. Every project either creates safe housing for foster youth or raises money for student tuition.

• Package

  • Valued at $52,805 a year

• Living allowance

  • $2,080 a month

• Housing

  • Furnished room, utilities, and food on site ($12,000 value)

• Health insurance

  • $6,910 a year plan

• Education award

  • $7,395 when you finish your term

• Also included

  • Up to $1,500 a year toward a 401(k)

  • Phone and cell service

  • Sailboat and kayak access

  • Clearwater Community Sailing Center and YMCA memberships

Build

• Help with renovations and new construction

• Demo, framing, carpentry, painting, flooring, drywall, and finish work under supervision

• Load, unload, and move materials

Learn

• Framing, drywall, flooring, trim, roofing, basic plumbing and electrical

• Blueprint reading, project planning, and OSHA safety

Stay safe

• Keep the jobsite clean and organized

• Use and maintain tools safely

• Interest in construction and the trades

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Team player with a positive attitude

• Able to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in any weather

• Valid driver's license

• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident

• At least 17 at the start of service

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Haven't exceeded the maximum AmeriCorps terms

• Not on a sex offender registry and no murder conviction

You leave with real trade skills, housing and pay covered for your term, and work you can point to in kids' lives.