We are currently seeking applications for the 2024-2025 Program Year!

8-month terms serve from January 2025 – August 2025

Applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis. Apply now to be considered for a position. Click the link below for a list of open positions.

VIEW 2024-2025 Position Descriptions

1200-Hour Position Eligibility Requirements 

Applicant must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
  • Be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of service
  • Be available and commit to full-time service for the entire service term: members will serve a minimum of 1200 hours over the 8-month term, which is roughly full-time (40 hours per week).
  • Consent to a criminal history check and be cleared for service
  • Meet minimum education requirements (see individual service descriptions)
  • Meet additional qualifications as listed in the service descriptions
  • Meet essential functions for each position as listed in the individual service descriptions

Conserving Carolina is compliant with all civil rights and non-discrimination laws.

** PLEASE NOTE: Service Positions are always contingent on AmeriCorps grant funding.

Compensation & Benefits

For 1200-hour positions members will receive

  • $21,000 living stipend (paid in equal installments via direct deposit, twice per month, minus taxes; exact amount TBD on grant funding)
  • Health insurance reimbursement if eligible. Members are eligible for reimbursement for the full cost of a Health Insurance Marketplace bronze or catastrophic plan, OR up to $100 for a higher-level Marketplace plan. Members who maintain health insurance through a parent or spouse’s employer are not eligible for reimbursement.
  • Childcare assistance if eligible. See eligibility requirements for full-time members enrolled in AmeriCorps State & National programs on the AmeriCorps Childcare Fact Sheet
  • Education award of $5,176.50 upon successful completion of the program. This award can be used to repay qualified student loans and to pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs. Learn more about the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award on AmeriCorps.gov/americorps-education-award
  • Mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities.

Application Instructions

Step 1: Learn about AmeriCorps Project Conserve
  • Review the program overview, eligibility, and compensation information to determine if Project Conserve is right for you.
  • Review Service Descriptions and identify positions you are interested in applying for, and which positions are still open for applications.
  • Hear directly from members and program staff from our Prospective Member Info Session that took place on April 27th, 2022. Watch the Recording
Step 2: Complete the AmeriCorps Project Conserve Application
Step 3: Submit your Application
  • Upload the following documents to Project Conserve with EGNYTE (click here) AND Email the following documents to each host site to which you are applying:
    • Application Form
    • Resume
    • Transcript (Unofficial is accepted)
AmeriCorps members on a river cleanup.

Thank you for your interest in AmeriCorps Project Conserve!

AmeriCorps Project Conserve is administered by Conserving Carolina and funded by an AmeriCorps grant from the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service in the office of Governor Josh Stein, and the critical support of our host sites and community partners.

AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges, through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities. AmeriCorps helps make service to others a cornerstone of our national culture. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.

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Service hours provided to our communities in the last AmeriCorps term