Apply to Serve with TerraCorps

The TerraCorps program is less than a year, but lasts a lifetime.

TerraCorps members work to protect and steward land for a broad diversity of community needs across rural, suburban and urban landscapes. As a Member, you will work directly with a community-based organization to support the healthy growth of their communities and environments while building your own professional network and skillset.

How Do TerraCorps Members Serve?

TerraCorps Members serve in a range of Coordinator positions within our Service Site partner organizations. These roles are focused on a range of activities:

Our AmeriCorps Program

The Member Application Process

Learn About TerraCorps

Apply to Serve

Interview with Service Sites

Complete AmeriCorps Onboarding

Attend TerraCorps Orientation & Training

Serve With Your Host Organization

Benefits of Service for the 2023/24 Service Year

Our 1,200-hour service member positions run December 11, 2023, to July 26, 2024. Service members will receive:

A $1,066.68 biweekly living allowance, before taxes, which amounts to $18,133.56 for the full service term.
A $4,826.50 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon satisfactory completion of the service term.
Health insurance coverage (if eligible).
Child care benefits (if eligible).
Forbearance of most federally-guaranteed student loans, and payment of interest accrued during service.
Qualified eligibility for SNAP benefits in Rhode Island and SNAP/HIP benefits in Massachusetts.
Mentorship, training, and career development opportunities while serving directly with community-based nonprofits.
The personal rewards of national service and community engagement.
Lifelong access to a diverse and growing community after service.

Available Member Positions