Is AmeriCorps service right for me? If the following sounds good to you, then definitely!
wanting to make a difference and serve your community
willing to commit to a one-year service position
able to attend periodic overnight training and service projects
prepared to live on a modest living allowance for a year among other benefits
interested in personal and professional development
looking for a path into an employment opportunity or career
Available AmeriCorps Positions
Our program has the following direct-service positions available in Kentucky. Check out the positions below and click the links to learn more about the positions and service sites! Housing services members work primarily with individuals that are already housed and in need of affordable homeownership, home repairs, or rent/utility assistance. Homeless services members work with individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity with a focus on housing retention or homelessness prevention. Construction members focus on new home construction, home repair or rehab, and weatherizing housing units.
The following AmeriCorps positions begin as soon as possible and are 900-hour commitments (unless otherwise noted).
Service Site | Location | Position Type(s)
Frontier Housing | Morehead | (1) Construction Safe Harbor of Northeast KY | Ashland | (1) Housing Services
“It was very rewarding being able to help others move forward in their lives.”
Homes for All Evaluation of Member Experience
In 2024, the McNary Group published a process evaluation of the Homes for All program, focusing on the member and site supervisor experience during the 2023-2024 program year. The evaluation found that:
In the logic model, we predicted that stable housing for clients of HHCK would be in part determined by AmeriCorps members’ experiences with HHCK and at their specific placements. There was nearly universal positive feedback by both members and supervisors; each group reported considerable benefits of having AmeriCorps members placed at the HHCK sites. Homes for All AmeriCorps program shows promise in delivering stable housing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What would I be doing? Our members provide so many different services to Kentuckians during their AmeriCorps year. Homes for All addresses issues related to homelessness and housing insecurity. Members typically fill a Housing Services or Construction position at their service site. Our service sites are nonprofits, government agencies, and faith-based organizations that have the need and capacity to host an AmeriCorps member.
What services do Homes for All members provide? Each AmeriCorps position focuses on different housing needs, but this is a list of typical Homes for All activities: new home construction, home repair or rehab, housing-focused case management, rent and utility assistance, housing searches, street outreach, financial literacy courses, credit and budget counseling, homeownership counseling, service projects, volunteer recruitment, and management. If any of these activities interest you, let us know and we can connect you to a service site that would be a good match for you!
What should I know about starting service? Check out this quick video to learn more about AmeriCorps.
What are the benefits of AmeriCorps service? Making a difference! Professional experience! Personal growth! Members also receive a modest living allowance, money for college (qualified student loans or school expenses and tuition), health insurance, and so much more.
How do I apply? Complete this form. We’ll forward your application to any of our partner sites in your area that may fit your interest.
Who can I contact for more information? Email Valerie Roberts, Program Coordinator. She’ll be glad to answer any of your questions!