AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, team-based, residential service program for individuals 18-24 years old. NCCC members serve in teams of 10-12 and work on 4-6 service projects in the areas of disaster relief, energy conservation, urban and rural development, infrastructure improvement and the environment. Members mentor students, construct and rehabilitate low-income housing, respond to natural dis
asters, clean up streams, help communities develop emergency plans, and address countless other local needs. In exchange for their service, NCCC Members receive $5,550 to help pay for college, or to pay back existing student loans. Other benefits include a small living stipend, room and board, leadership development, increased self-confidence, and the knowledge that, through active citizenship, people can indeed make a difference. AmeriCorps NCCC is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Corporation improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. The North Central Region campus in Vinton, Iowa (opened in July 2008) is one five regional campuses in the United States and serves Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. North Central Region page: https://www.facebook.com/americorpsncccnorthcentral #!/americorpsncccnorthcentral
