Walker County AmeriCorps Summer of Service

Host Site Partnership Opportunity

Bring a dedicated AmeriCorps member to your organization this summer.

Through a new partnership between Birmingham Corps and the Walker County Community Foundation, Walker County nonprofits and community organizations can host a full-time AmeriCorps member for an 8-week Summer of Service program.

Members support capacity-building projects that strengthen your organization while gaining real-world leadership and career experience.

Program Dates: June 1 – July 30, 2026

Host Site Application Opens: March 20
Application Deadline: March 27

About the AmeriCorps Summer of Service Program

AmeriCorps Summer of Service is a national service experience for adults over the age of 17. Participants serve in their communities while building:

Professional skills
Civic leadership experience
Real-world project experience

Members complete:

Full-time service with a host organization
Leadership workshops
Professional development sessions
Community engagement projects

By the end of the program, members leave with verified national service hours and meaningful work experience.

Bring a dedicated AmeriCorps member to your organization this summer.

Why Host an AmeriCorps Member:

Many nonprofits have ideas and projects that could expand their impact but lack the staff capacity to move them forward.

Hosting an AmeriCorps Summer of Service member provides:

Dedicated Capacity Support - A full-time member serving 40 hours per week for 2 months focused on a defined project that moves your organization forward.
Affordable Talent - Through support from the Walker County Community Foundation, partners contribute only 50% of the member stipend.
Fresh Energy and Skills - Members are motivated young adults bringing new ideas, research capacity, and project support to your team.
Leadership Development for Emerging Talent - Members participate in professional development, coaching, and training from Birmingham Corps while serving your organization.

What AmeriCorps Members Do:

AmeriCorps members work on capacity-building projects, meaning their work strengthens your organization’s ability to serve the community. Members do not replace staff or fill regular employee roles.

Instead, they focus on projects such as:

Workforce Development & Career Pathways - Supporting job readiness programs, Employer engagement or outreach, Career exploration programming
Community Engagement & Outreach - Volunteer recruitment systems, Community events or partnerships, Marketing and outreach initiatives
Program Operations & Systems Support - Process improvement projects, Program evaluation or impact tracking, Operational workflows and documentation
Education & Youth Support - Academic enrichment initiatives, Summer learning programs, Student engagement projects

What Host Sites Provide

Partner organizations agree to:

A Meaningful Service Project - Define a project that strengthens your organization's capacity and impact.
A Staff Supervisor - Assign a staff member who can provide guidance and meet with the member regularly.
Workspace & Integration - Provide a workspace, tools, and a welcoming team environment.
Host Site Contribution - Contribute $1,332 toward the member stipend for the 2-month program.

AmeriCorps Guidelines

AmeriCorps programs have important rules that ensure service remains community-focused. Members cannot: