AmeriCorps Nonprofit Co-ops
A past cohort of AmeriCorps members poses in Love Park.
The Drexel AmeriCorps Nonprofit Co-op is based out of the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement. This program provides students the opportunity to become a member of AmeriCorps, a national service organization, while doing their Drexel Co-op at a local workforce development nonprofit or school. The nonprofits and schools that host Drexel AmeriCorps Co-ops are located in various neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. AmeriCorps Co-op members commit to dedicating either 675 or 900 hours over the duration of 6 months to support either school-aged students in local schools or job seekers and adult learners through workforce development and digital skill-building programs at nonprofits.
Within this Co-op’s framework, participants are part of an AmeriCorps Cohort during either the Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer Co-op cycle. As part of the required hours during their Co-op term, members come together in a cohort for monthly meetings and take part in additional programming encompassing a blend of professional development, training sessions, and ongoing service opportunities. While serving, AmeriCorps members gain practical experience with their host site and are offered opportunities to network with seasoned professionals, connecting their academic and professional experiences with continuous on-going civic engagement.
If you’re interested in joining the AmeriCorps Nonprofit Co-op, you can find the positions listed with Drexel’s Steinbright Career Development Center during each Co-op recruitment cycle. For additional information on how to become a Drexel AmeriCorps Co-op member please reach out to Kate Doe, Program Manager, at kmd498@drexel.edu.
Lindy Center AmeriCorps Returning Member Program
Our Returning Member Program offers advanced national service opportunities for eligible Drexel students who have completed our Co-op program and want to step into an AmeriCorps leadership role and dedicate a new term of service to our community.
Available Terms & Financial Benefits Breakdown
You can apply to complete your national service slot during either the Fall / Winter or Spring / Summer cohorts. AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance (stipend) distributed in equal payments across their term of service, alongside an education award upon successful completion:
| 300 Hour Term of Service | 100 Hour Term of Service |
|---|---|
|
Living Allowance: $4,616.67 Education Award: $1,565.08 |
Living Allowance: $1,552.95 Education Award: $416.17 |
(Note: Exact distributions will vary based on the specific number of pay periods inside your chosen Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer cohort timeline).
How to Apply
- Locate the Service Posting: Check active position announcements on the Lindy Center website as they become available.
- Submit Your Application: Email your program manager with an updated cover letter and resume and explicitly specify your preferred host site placement.
- Site Review: Host sites and staff will review your application materials to evaluate your eligibility for a returning member leadership position.
Enrollment & Important Clearance Compliance
Selection: If chosen by a host site, you will receive an official invitation to re-enroll and instructions to begin your onboarding.
NSCHC Clearance Requirements: If you have experienced a gap in service of 180 days or more since completing your last AmeriCorps term, you must re-complete the entire NSCHC background check process to remain compliant with federal regulations. You must clear your mandatory National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) before your new term begins.
Capacity Limits: Slots are filled on a rolling basis. If your requested position or host site has already reached its capacity, we will notify you.
Questions? If you have questions about your specific clearance status, eligibility, or previous service timeline, please reach out directly to Kate Doe, Program Manager, at kmd498@drexel.edu.