Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council AmeriCorps Program
Bring Out the Best of America
What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps is a national service program, often informally called the “domestic Peace Corps.” AmeriCorps members have multiple focus areas, and all tackle local community needs during their service terms. AmeriCorps placements exist all over the nation.
Our Team
Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council has operated an AmeriCorps team for over 20 years. We place members to serve at schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies throughout north central Washington. Organizations can apply to host members.
Our members commit to approximately 10.5 months of 40-hour service weeks from September to July. We can often be flexible with shorter terms that have later start dates.
Who Serves With Us?
People who are 18+ and service minded! They may be exploring a career path or retired. They may be local to our community or relocate to our region for the year. Above all, they want to dedicate some time to making a difference.
Member Benefits
Living Stipend
Every member receives a living stipend, paid twice per month. The amount depends on what kind of member you are.
Full-time (40 hrs/week for 10.5 months): $1,130
Half-time (35 hrs/week for 6 months): $980
Half-time (20 hrs/week for 10.5 months): $565
Quarter-time (33.5 hrs/week for 3 months): $980
Minimum-time (37.5 hrs/week for 2 months): $980
Education Award
All members receive an education award upon successful completion of service. This can be applied to qualifying student loans or future education. This amount typically goes up every year. The amount depends on what kind of member you are.
Full-time (40 hrs/week for 10.5 months): $7,395
Half-time (35 hrs/week for 6 months): $3,697.50
Half-time (20 hrs/week for 10.5 months): $3,697.50
Quarter-time (33.5 hrs/week for 3 months): $1,956.35
Minimum-time (37.5 hrs/week for 2 months): $1,565.08
Shorter terms
Student Loan Forbearance
Loan forbearance and interest accrual payment on qualifying student loans
Health Insurance
Provided to full-time members who are not currently covered by another plan.
Subsidized Child Care
If eligible
Housing
Affordable shared living arrangement in our “AmeriCorps house” in Wenatchee (subject to availability)
Professional Development
Ongoing professional development
Hands-on experience
Community
Engagement with the community on a meaningful level
Service alongside a cohort of other service-minded individuals. Make life-long connections around a shared goal!
How do I Become a Member?
- Apply to serve
- Interview with AmeriCorps staff and host site
- Background check
- Orientation
- Service!
Host a Member!
We partner with new host sites every year. Currently, we can place members for partial terms as we are part way through the year.
- A “quarter time” member can support you for about 33.5 hours per week for three months (host site fee $4000)
- A “minimum time” member can support you for about 37.5 hours per week for two months (host site fee $3000)
The idea is to augment your organization’s capacity rather than displace current staff.
See our application for additional guidelines.
Available Service Positions
Stay tuned for 2026-2027 service positions coming soon!
Click on each position to view official position descriptions.
Education Focus Area
Bridgeport School District: Make a difference by tutoring students in a rural elementary school
Healthy Futures Focus Area
Columbia Valley Community Health: Improve access to critical services by managing outreach events
Want More Information?
Please feel free to email, call or visit us about serving as a member or hosting a member. We look forward to hearing from you.
Liz Drath, Director:
509-662-6156 ext. 248
lizd@cdcac.org
1700 N. Wenatchee Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
AmeriCorps is a part of a national service movement striving to rebuild communities while broadening educational and life skills opportunities for citizens. AmeriCorps offers opportunities for Americans to make a substantial commitment to serve their country, mobilizing at the local level to build a national movement for positive change.