NCCC members serve in teams of 10-12 and work on 3-6 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 disasters, clean up streams, help communities develop emergency plans, and address countless other local ne
eds. In exchange for their service, NCCC Members receive an education award 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 AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering.
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