Investing in community
AmeriCorps members are highly motivated, flexible, resourceful people who have the shared goal of igniting change and moving their community forward. United Way assigns AmeriCorps members to one of the 10 Neighborhood Networks during their 12 months of service. AmeriCorps members connect and engage with residents in a variety of ways – including canvassing in neighborhoods, developing after school programs, planning community events and creating educational trainings.
Benefits of becoming a member
Professional development and job training
Build your resume and develop valuable skills through training sessions and hands-on work experience
Compensation
Members receive a living allowance and healthcare coverage and are eligible for childcare benefits for children under the age of 13
Educational funding
Apply for student loan deferment during your time of service and qualify to receive a Segal Education Award to help pay for educational expenses
Professional connections
Grow your professional network as you form partnerships with community and business leaders across the Chicago region
If you are interested in becoming a United Way of Metro Chicago AmeriCorps team member, please check back in summer 2021 for more details.
MEET OUR CURRENT AMERICORPS MEMBERS
Samuel Gamino
NEIGHBORHOOD / AREA OF WORK
Cicero, Youth Crossroads
LEADERSHIP STATEMENT
A true leader adapts and learns from the environment they are in and perseveres through to obtain peace.
Josh Simmons
NEIGHBORHOOD / AREA OF WORK
Community Impact Dept. at United Way of Metro Chicago
LEADERSHIP STATEMENT
Leading with love and spirituality by working to dismantle social injustices in black and brown communities in a unique way, while also educating others on the truth.
Jazeline Rodriguez
NEIGHBORHOOD / AREA OF WORK
Brighton Park, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
LEADERSHIP STATEMENT
Be the leader that envisions authentic service to bring justice around the world.
Jessica Jones
NEIGHBORHOOD / AREA OF WORK
Marketing/Communications Dept. at United Way of Metro Chicago
LEADERSHIP STATEMENT
To build a community based on trust and mutual respect, that will create vulnerable and safe spaces for others to lead.
Tate Samata
NEIGHBORHOOD / AREA OF WORK
Marketing/Communications Dept. at United Way of Metro Chicago
LEADERSHIP STATEMENT
To strive for equality through action, foster trust, and dig for truth – with perseverance and humility.
Alicya Dennison
NEIGHBORHOOD / AREA OF WORK
Evanston, Cradle to Career
LEADERSHIP STATEMENT
Fostering communal relations that promote financial stability, well-being and connectedness to ensure success on both individual and collective levels via humor.
Tevin Glasper
NEIGHBORHOOD / AREA OF WORK
Community Impact Dept. at United Way of Metro Chicago
LEADERSHIP STATEMENT
To create the future by caring in the present.
Jose Pantoja
NEIGHBORHOOD / AREA OF WORK
Cicero, Youth Crossroads
LEADERSHIP STATEMENT
To be a leader is to understand the circumstances and experiences of others differ from your own to take these understandings to be inclusive and help those around you.