Academic AmeriCorps is an ACE internship with a credit-bearing course at Siena College. Students complete and document 300 (minimum) hours of service with a non-profit organization in the Capital Region. Students focus their internship work on a social justice issue involving an underserved population. Upon completion, students can receive an AmeriCorps Educational Award (300 hour term- $1,132 or 450 hour term- $1,415). Students who participate in the program will gain recognition as part of a national network of AmeriCorps Volunteers and gain a better understanding of how their work connects to fighting poverty in the Capital Region.

All Academic AmeriCorps Fellows are required to complete an online quiz during the Academic Enrollment period, fill out an enrollment packet and attend Academic AmeriCorps seminars. The following is the list of requirements:

• Online Orientation: Take a one-hour online orientation (link will be sent in the beginning of the academic year).
• Complete Enrollment Packet: Fill out enrollment at the Academic Community Engagement Office (Moore House, 1st floor). Please bring a valid copy of your Passport or your Social Security Card and valid Driver's License. Any hours completed before online orientation and enrollment packet cannot be counted toward an AmeriCorps Award.
• Attend all Academic AmeriCorps sessions (Schedule 2012/2013):
  • September 14th 5-7pm “Living our Franciscan Tradition”
    
  • November 2nd 5-7pm “ Leadership Styles”
    
  • January 25th 5-7pm “Working with Diverse Groups”
    
  • March 15th 5-7pm “Measuring your Impact”
• Set up Bonner Web Based Reporting System (BWBRS) account

LEARN MORE ABOUT ACADEMIC AMERICORPS

• To learn more about Academic AmeriCorps, contact ACE Assistant Director, Dr. Ruth Kassel.