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FAQs on service years

Considering a service year? Check out these articles to learn all the basics.

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Written by Jonas Kane and Dennis Elwell

What is a service year?

Learn about service years and why you should consider doing one

Written by Jonas Kane
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Is a service year right for me?

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Can I do a service year during my gap year?

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Benefits of doing a service year

What are the benefits of doing a service year?

Learn some of the benefits of doing a service year

Written by Jonas Kane
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Do I get paid?

How much do service year positions pay? Learn about receiving a living allowance or stipend

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How do I live on a service year living allowance?

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Is housing provided?

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What is the education award?

Learn about earning money to pay for school

Written by Dennis Elwell
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Do I get time off?

Written by Jonas Kane
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Can I do a service year if I have a child?

Does a service year offer childcare benefits?

Written by Dennis Elwell
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Your eligibility

Do I need to be a United States citizen to do a service year?

Written by Jonas Kane
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Does it cost money to do a service year?

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Are there age requirements?

Written by Jonas Kane
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What are the education requirements?

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Do I need prior experience in a specific field?

Written by Dennis Elwell
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Can I do a service year while still in school? While working a full-time job?

Written by Jonas Kane
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Can I serve if I have a disability?

Written by Dennis Elwell
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Is a background check required to do a service year?

Do I have to pass a criminal background check? What if I committed a felony or minor offense?

Written by Dennis Elwell
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Locations

Where can I do a service year?

There are countless locations where you can serve

Written by Jonas Kane
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Can I do my service year abroad?

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Safety

Is it safe to do a service year?

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Commitment

How long is the commitment?

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When does a service year start? When does it end?

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Are there summer or part-time service year opportunities?

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Do I have to serve the full year?

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AmeriCorps

What is AmeriCorps?

Learn about AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, and the Segal Education Award

Written by Jonas Kane
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What's the difference between a service year and AmeriCorps?

Written by Jonas Kane
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