Information on this page describes ways that agencies can partner with us to host a Peace Corps Fellow or an AmeriCorps Bringing Service Home Member.

Peace Corps Fellows at the UA commit to providing 500 horus of service that benefits an underserved community in each year of their master's program. Some Peace Corps Fellows and other students (and a few non-students in rural communities) may also become AmeriCorps Members. Through Work Study, AmeriCorps or direct agency hire, students receive a modest living stipend or wage for their internship service. Details on how each of these options works can be found below.

Upcoming Events for Agencies

Please plan to attend.

Wed. May 7, 2008 - 10:30 am - noon - 1125 N. Vine, Rm. 102.
Meeting for Agencies interested in hosting a student for the 2008-09 academic year.

Mon. June 2, 2008 - Supervisor Evaluations due for agencies that hosted a Fellow or Member for spring 2008 semester. Look for the survey monkey link to the evaluation.

Wed. Aug. 20, 2008 - 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm - UA Student Union Tucson Room - Internship Fair - Setup at 3:30. Meet and set up appointments to interview incoming Peace Corps Fellows and interested students who wish to become AmeriCorps Members.

Fri. Aug. 29 - 10:30 am - noon - UA Student Union - Contract meeting to clarify any questions and review contract procedures.

Federal Work Study at The University of Arizona

Obtain information at this site to learn how to create a Work Study position. Eligible Peace Corps Fellows in 2008-09 are expected to receive approximately $3000 in Work Study. Non-profit organizations and university outreach units may create a work study position by entering into agreement with Student Financial Aid and submitting the proper form in a timely fashion (usually by early September). Net cost to an agency for a student with $3000 of work study would be 25% of the cost or $750. Please contact Gay Contreras in Student Financial Aid for more information. Fellows may utilize work study hours, and then transition to AmeriCorps service.

Federal Work Study Student Link

Work Study Information for Non-Profit Organizations

AmeriCorps Bringing Service Home

The University of Arizona is in the second year of an AmeriCorps State grant program called Bringing Service Home. This program provides support through the Governor's Office of Children, Youth and Families to place up to 28 half- and quarter-time AmeriCorps Members in agencies that work in literacy and nutrition, environment and health. Members provide up to 450 or 900 hours of service. Up to 20% of the hours may be utilized in professional development or training. No more than 10% of the hours may be used in fundraising activities. AmeriCorps members provide direct services, strengthen communities or increase the capacity of organizations. Agenices that host an AmeriCorps Member are required to provide outcome information on projects. AmeriCorps Members are paid a living stipend directly by the Graduate College. Host agencies must verify hours work and provide periodic evaluation of members. A third year renewal application will be submitted May 21, 2008 for the 2008-09 calendar year. Host agencies provide approximately a 20% cost share of the living allowance for Year II AmeriCorps members through the Graduate College Business Office.

Agency Supported Internship

Agencies may also directly hire or seek volunteer service. UA outreach units may also provide graduate assistantship support. Fellows who are directly employed by an agency are asked to complete the Peace Corps Fellows Basic Agency Agreement (below).

Relevant University Policies

Drug Free Schools and Workplace

Student Employee Grievance Procedure

Equal Opportunity