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Considering a service year? Check out these articles to learn all the basics.
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What is a service year?
Is a service year right for me?
Can I do a service year during my gap year?

Benefits of doing a service year


What are the benefits of doing a service year?
Do I get paid?
How do I live on a service year living allowance?
Is housing provided?
What is the education award?
Do I get time off?
Can I do a service year if I have a child?

Your eligibility


Do I need to be a United States citizen to do a service year?
Does it cost money to do a service year?
Are there age requirements?
What are the education requirements?
Do I need prior experience in a specific field?
Can I do a service year while still in school? While working a full-time job?
Can I serve if I have a disability?
Is a background check required to do a service year?

Locations


Where can I do a service year?
Can I do my service year abroad?

Safety


Is it safe to do a service year?

Commitment


How long is the commitment?
When does a service year start? When does it end?
Are there summer or part-time service year opportunities?
Do I have to serve the full year?

AmeriCorps


What is AmeriCorps?
What's the difference between a service year and AmeriCorps?
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