Information on this page describes ways that agencies can partner with us to host a Peace Corps Fellow,  an AmeriCorps Member or a Work Study student through the UA Graduate College.

Peace Corps Fellows and AmeriCorps Members at the UA commit to providing 450 hours of service per year. Peace Corps Fellows must benefit an underserved community. AmeriCorps Members provide direct services that meet goals of grants we receive from the Corporation for National and Community Service. They provide 450 or 900 hours of service.  Through Work Study, AmeriCorps or direct agency hire, students receive a modest living stipend or wage for their service. Details on how each of these options works can be found below.

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 2009-10 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 50% of the cost or $1500. Please contact Melva Romero 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

The University of Arizona Graduate College is in the third year of an AmeriCorps State grant program called Bringing Service Home which will conclude Dec. 31, 2009. We are funded for a one-year Recovery Act grant for the period May 1, 2009 - April 30, 2010 for a program called UA Wildcat Corps. These programs receive support through the Governor's Office of Children, Youth and Families to place up to 6   quarter-time Members in agencies that work in literacy and nutrition, environment and health. Members provide up to 450 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. Agencies 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. Host agencies provide approximately a cost share of the living allowance for 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).

Steps to Take

1. Submit a completed Agency Application Form to the Office of Fellowships & Community Engagement.

2. Meet or discuss the proposal with staff and develop a position description for distribution.

3. Recruit for the position through UA Wildcat Line, Peace Corps Fellows Internship Fair or other resources.

4. Interview applicants and make an offer.

5. Complete the appropriate agreement (Work Study, AmeriCorps Year III, AmeriCorps Recovery Act or Peace Corps Fellows) and submit to the office.

6. For AmeriCorps members serving youth or at-risk populations, a background check/fingerprint check is required at host agency cost before the AmeriCorps member can begin.

7. Be sure to budget the appropriate cost-share for this year and next!

8. Be prepared to verify hours and submit evaluations on students.

Contracts and other forms are attached below.

Important Dates Fall 2009

June 15, 2009 - Supervisor Evaluations Due for 2008-09 year

July 5, 2009 - AmeriCorps Quarterly Reports Due

Aug 19, 2009 - Internship Fair - Pima Room, UA Memorial Student Union - Setup at 3:30; 4-6 pm; Meet and set up appointments to interview incoming Peace Corps Fellows and interested students.

Aug. 24, 2009 - First Day of Classes

Aug. 28, 2009 - 10:30 am - noon - UA Memorial Student Union - Contract meeting to clarify any questions and review contract procedures.

Sept. 11, 2009 - Professional Development Meeting for Fellows/Members

Nov. 13, 2009 - Professional Development Meeting

Dec. 9, 2009 - Last Day of Classes

Dec. 19, 2009 - Fall Commencement

Relevant University Policies

Drug Free Schools and Workplace

Student Employee Grievance Procedure

Equal Opportunity