In this episode, you are going to hear from two exceptional Americorps NCCC members, Emma and Amelie. Emma and Amelie are currently in the middle of their service year and tell us all about the projects they have completed and a few that are still in front of them. Something similar across all NCCC experiences is the diversity of projects Corps members participate in – from disaster relief to trail building to volunteering at the Humane Society to vaccine distribution, these young women and their teams are making the US a better place one project at a time. They’ll tell us more about the experience and what to expect as a Corps member.
National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), or AmeriCorps NCCC is an AmeriCorps program that engages 18- to 24-year-olds in team-based national and community service in the United States. National Civilian Community Corps teams complete about four different six- to eight-week-long projects during their 10-month term of service. Each team is made up of eight to twelve Corps Members and one Team Leader. Corps Members and Team Leaders are representative of all colors, creeds, states, and economic status. Approximately 1,200 Corps Members and Team Leaders are chosen annually to serve at one of four regional campuses, located in Sacramento, California; Denver, Colorado; Vinton, Iowa; and Vicksburg, Mississippi.
NCCC accepts applications on a rolling basis with deadlines. To find out more and start your application, go here.
Begin your NCCC journey
1. Options to prepare for the application and selection process.
We encourage you to start your application and selection process by using one or more of the options below. If you are ready to proceed with your application, remember to reference the visual guide for tips and tricks as you move through the application process.
Option 1: Connect with us (not required)
Fill out a brief form if you’d like to receive support and detailed information on the AmeriCorps NCCC application process.
Option 2: Join a webinar (not required)
Join us for an interactive webinar on March 18 at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). We’ll host a Q&A panel with a few of our esteemed alumni so you can hear firsthand what it’s like to serve.
Can’t make this date? No worries! Check back for more virtual events this winter. A recording of our most recent webinar can be found here.
Option 3: Visual guide to the AmeriCorps application process
We’ll walk you through the registration and application process and provide tips for a successful AmeriCorps NCCC application.
Eligibility Requirements
- To serve as a Corps Member, you must be between 18-26* years old. To serve as a Team Leader, you must be 18 or older (no upper age limit). You may apply to Traditional Corps at 17, if you will turn 18 before arriving on campus. You must be 18 to apply to FEMA Corps.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for FEMA Corps), or a Lawful Permanent Resident of the U.S.
- Must pass an initial drug screening test upon arrival to the program. A positive test on a drug screen for any substance (including marijuana) at any time during service could result in dismissal from the program.
- Team Leaders must have a valid driver’s license, as they will be expected to drive the team vehicle.
- Must be available for 10-12 months of full-time service consisting of extensive travel.
*The CARES Act, passed by Congress in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, increased the upper age limit for participation as an AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Member to 26 years old. Under the CARES Act, Section 3514(d), the upper age limit for AmeriCorps NCCC members is 26. AmeriCorps NCCC applies the upper age limit at the time a member arrives on campus and is activated as a member. That means individuals must be on campus and activated as members for at least one day before turning 27. The 26-year upper age limit will remain in effect until further notice.