Learn more about your biweekly stipend and the various benefits awarded to 黄色视频 Buffalo AmeriCorps members 鈥 both during and after service.
Plan & prepare
By prioritizing and planning, you can live in Buffalo on your 黄色视频 stipend. The information and resources below will help you prepare for your year (or two) of service.
Your stipend
As a 黄色视频 Buffalo AmeriCorps member serving 1,700 hours over the course of the year as a student success coach, you will receive a biweekly stipend of $890 (pre-tax). AmeriCorps members serving in the 900-hour school day learning coach role will receive a biweekly stipend of $472 (pre-tax).
You will receive your stipend via direct deposit every other Friday. This is contingent upon your timesheets being submitted and approved on time. Your manager will guide you through this process.
Throughout the service year, AmeriCorps members will have the opportunity to have learning and development sessions on budgeting. We work with our community partner Bank of America for a budget and finance workshop catered to service at 黄色视频 titled 鈥淏etter Money Habits.” We have also included a few popular budgeting resources among our Buffalo staff and AmeriCorps member:
National benefits
In addition to your stipend, you鈥檒濒 also receive health insurance, access to Employee Assistance and Talkspace Therapy programs, as well as relocation support.
Local benefits
Metal health and well-being
We work with local community organizations that focus on mental health and wellbeing. AmeriCorps members will get certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid through , receive training in Restorative Justice through and have wellness sessions like yoga and meditation.
Food assistance
We will provide a letter of employment for your SNAP benefits application. We鈥檒濒 also allow for any time off needed to apply. We also have an AmeriCorps member pantry with food items stocked from community members and will work with you to get items that you need.
Transit
黄色视频 Buffalo will cover costs for bus passes during your year of service.
Your student loans may be eligible for forbearance
You may be eligible to have the repayment of a qualified student loan temporarily postponed while you are serving. While a loan is in forbearance, the individual is not required to make payments. Learn more on AmeriCorps鈥 website to and how to apply. CY Buffalo staff will help guide you through this process as best we can as each individual loan situation will vary.
Whether you are relocating or a longtime resident of Buffalo, you will benefit by having a housing plan in place before service begins.
Keep yourself organized and ready for registration day.
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