How can my organization host an AmeriCorps member?

Generally in April of each year, PMSC opens the host site application process, and an online application is posted to our website. Please visit Apply To Be A Host Site. Organizations are invited to submit an application to host one or more members for the next AmeriCorps program year. Once the application deadline has passed, PMSC will review all submissions and select and notify those organizations that will become a host site.

How much does it cost?

Our AmeriCorps grant requires local organizations to provide a cash match to the federal dollars. Please visit Apply To Be A Host Site to view this year’s cash match requirements for host sites. 

What kinds of things can members do?

Members are to be engaged in direct service in the areas of education, environmental stewardship, or social services. Some examples of AmeriCorps positions include: K-12 academic intervention; water sampling, invasive species studies and removal, public land development, environmental education outreach; counseling, prevention programming, and garnering volunteer services.

How many members can serve at my organization?

Host site applicants may ask for as many positions as they want, however, PMSC may not be able to grant your full request. Any requests that are not honored are placed on a waiting list and if an opening occurs, the request may be filled.

Will you find a member for me?

PMSC AmeriCorps does not “place” a person at your agency, but rather each agency will search out, interview, and select the individual(s) to fill the AmeriCorps position. PMSC AmeriCorps helps by recruiting and referring potential AmeriCorps members to host site organizations.

PMSC will help you recruit by advertising all open positions on our website, publishing general classified ads on social and other media, and by using other outreach tools. While we do our best to help with recruitment, the most successful member – host matches occur from active agency recruiting.

What happens if I can’t find a qualified person for the position?

If you have done a thorough search and have not found a suitable candidate, PMSC will do our best to help you find a match through our database of applicants. If all attempts fail, PMSC will place you on the waiting list and your agency will be contacted if an opening occurs later in the program year; this often buys a little time to help you find a match. Your agency may also opt to relinquish the position and perhaps apply again in the future.

If the member quits, do I get a refund?

PMSC will provide an itemized refund. For example, if your member quits PMSC will return the balance of the cash-match less stipends issued and other expenses.