Become An AmeriCorps Member
Apply for Year 27 (2025-2026) AmeriCorps Cape Cod!
Application Status: OPEN
AmeriCorps Cape Cod is an 11-month residential national service program that engages motivated young adults in critical environmental service projects across Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Focused on natural resource management, disaster preparedness and response, environmental education, and community engagement, members work with local nonprofits, municipalities, and communities to steward Cape Cod’s unique land, waterways, and wildlife. Members exit the program with skills and confidence to continue making a difference, wherever their journey leads.
Important information:
- The term runs from September 2, 2025 to July 23, 2026. Members must be available to serve the entire term.
- Members must live in provided housing (see Residential Life).
- Applications will be accepted from March 2025 to July 31, 2025, or when all 20 positions are filled. Apply early to ensure your spot!
Member benefits:
- $16,500 living allowance during the 11-month service term
- $7,395 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for student loans or education costs upon successful completion of the program
- Free housing, utilities, and household supplies (cleaning supplies, paper products, etc.)
- Provided uniform, tools, and personal protective equipment
- Valuable training and certificates of completion
- Healthcare & food assistance
- Potential gas stipend (pending funding availability)
- Vacation days
- Alumni network of over 600 people
- Ongoing professional development and mentorship
Members receive extensive orientation and training in the following:
…and many more focus areas! No experience is necessary to apply!
| Land management | Environmental education |
| Incident and disaster preparedness/response | First Aid & CPR |
| Power tool use | Carpentry |
| Plant identification | Marine mammal rescue |
| Wildfire mitigation | Shellfish propagation |
| Land monitoring | Shorebird fencing |
| Event planning and execution | Leadership & teambuilding |
| Natural resource management | Data tracking & analysis |
Request More Information
To get more information about AmeriCorps Cape Cod, you can contact us in the following ways:
Mailing Address:
AmeriCorps Cape Cod
P.O. Box 427
Barnstable, MA 02630
Phone Number:
(774) 314-2182
Email Address:
misty.niemeyer@capecod.gov
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