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
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
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. We have some flexibility in the position structure.
Full-Time Members
- About 40 hours per week for 10–10.5 months
- New Host Site Fee: $15,500
- Returning Host Site Fee: $15,000
Half-Time Members
- About 20 hours per week for 6–10.5 months
- New Host Site Fee: $8,250
- Returning Host Site Fee: $8,000
The idea is to augment your organization’s capacity rather than displace current staff.
A “returning” host site is an organization that hosted a member in the last five years (since 2021).
See our application for additional guidelines.
Available Service Positions
Stay tuned for more 2026-2027 service positions coming soon!
Click on each position to view official position descriptions.
Education Service Area
Literacy Program Specialist: Support motivated adult students in their journey to learn English! Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council, Wenatchee, WA
Student Support Specialist: Make a difference for rural elementary school students. Bridgeport School District, Bridgeport, WA
Youth Engagement & Career Readiness Specialist: Help at-risk youth successfully transition into education, training, and employment. Skillsource, Wenatchee, WA
Healthy Futures Service Area
Advocacy Volunteer: Support advocacy, resource coordination, and other client services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. SAGE, Wenatchee, WA
Community Health & Outreach Specialist: Coordinate outreach events to expand access to care and improve health outcomes! Columbia Valley Community Health, Wenatchee, WA
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
Viviana Perez, Program Assistant:
509-662-6156 ext.223
vivianap@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.