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What is Americorps NCCC & FEMA CORPS?

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TRADITIONAL NCCC

AmeriCorps NCCC Traditional Corps partners with local and federal organizations to complete hands-on service projects throughout the United States.

Projects address one or more of the identified issue areas:

  • Natural and Other Disasters
  • Infrastructure Improvement
  • Environmental Stewardship and Conservation
  • Energy Conservation
  • Urban and Rural Development

Examples of Traditional Corps team projects:

Filling and placing sandbags in local communities to mitigate the impact of natural disasters like flooding

Educating citizens on sustainability and energy conservation practices

Constructing or repairing hiking trails in local and national parks

Removing exotic vegetation and planting new trees

Assisting veterans, homeless and senior citizen populations

Constructing and rehabilitating low-income housing

Project sponsors include national, community and faith-based nonprofit organizations, municipal and state governments, federal agencies, parks and schools. National partners include the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and the U.S. Forest Service.

FEMA CORPS

In an effort to strengthen the federal government’s disaster preparedness and response, AmeriCorps NCCC and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) partnered to create FEMA Corps.

AmeriCorps NCCC-FEMA Corps teams train and complete projects related to disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.

Projects settings are diverse and can include active disaster areas, recovery sites and FEMA regional offices.

Teams serve on a variety of projects, including:

  • Training the public on disaster preparedness
  • Planning evacuation routes and recovery plans for potential disasters
  • Compiling reports, managing and analyzing data
  • Working with nonprofits and government agencies to coordinate services for disaster survivors
  • Preparing disaster kits, tracking inventory and loading supplies in FEMA warehouses
  • Writing federal grants for damaged public facilities

Members are assigned to an AmeriCorps NCCC campus and region. Teams may serve on projects outside the campus region if needed.

TEAM LEADER OPTION

Requirements for Team Leaders:

Must be at least 18 years old

Must be a U.S. Citizen (Required for FEMA Corps), or a Lawful Permanent Resident of the U.S.

Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License

Responsibilities:

  • Motivate and Coordinate team of 18-24 year olds for the duration of the service term
  • Conduct regular team meetings
  • Conduct assessments to track member development
  • Oversee safety and general well-being of members
  • Monitor housing sites and encourage development of life skills
  • Facilitate and encourage service-learning
  • Uphold NCCC policy
  • Take disciplinary action when necessary
  • Manage budget for projects and adhere to all NCCC budget processes
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