Great for someone fresh out of high school but worse for a college graduate - First Year Americorps Member City Year Employee Review

4.0
29 Mar 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great opportunities for networking and professional development Fulfilling work

Cons

Terrible work/life balance Volunteer work, so stipend is incredibly low

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5.0
13 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Well-organized/structured Transportation, healthcare, and AmeriCorps benefits Lots of teambuilding

Cons

Long days Uniforms A lot of professional development

4.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You do very meaningful work and the staff truly care about you and what you are doing.

Cons

School placements can be quite far from where you live, and the days are long (7:30 am - 5 pm). Often is exhausting, but you stay for the kids.

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