Resettlement Corps

People face many challenges while trying to rebuild their lives in the U.S. and navigate complex immigration systems. As part of Resettlement Corps, AmeriCorps members support individuals and families as they join their new communities and work to achieve housing, employment, and education goals.  

From October 2022 to September 2023, Minnesota welcomed 1,624 refugees from 30 countries.  

 
 
 

Resettlement Corps

Resettlement Navigators work to support evacuees and refugee families seeking asylum in the U.S. Members are placed at resettlement agencies and nonprofits to support housing, legal services, education, or employment. 

Navigators help newly resettled individuals and families in areas such as: 

  • Securing stable housing 

  • Engaging and integrating into the community 

  • Providing guidance on legal resources and services 

  • Supporting educational and other long-term goals 

  • Securing employment and navigating employment services 

While you’re making a difference, you’ll receive a paycheck every two weeks and qualify for tuition assistance, federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment, and more! 

This is an AmeriCorps service member position with the AmeriCorps program Resettlement Corps. Coordinators will serve one term of service in a full-time or part-time capacity (40 or 25 hours per week). View the position description to learn more.   

Applications for the 2024-25 program year will be open in early May. Until then, read more about member stories below or contact us if you have any questions! Email join@ampact.us.

 

2022-23 Impact

772

Individuals received support from Resettlement Corps members

69

Participants achieved stable housing

1,800+

Sessions were logged with participants

Locations

Listed below are the site partnerships for 2023-24.

  • Advocates for Human Rights - Minneapolis, MN

  • CAPI USA - Lake St. - Minneapolis, MN

  • GAP School - Saint Paul, MN

  • Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN

  • International Institute of MN - Saint Paul, MN

  • Karen Organization of MN - Roseville, MN

  • Mid Minnesota Legal Aid - Minneapolis, MN

  • Minnesota Council of Churches - Minneapolis, MN

  • Oromo Community of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN

  • Ukrainian American Community Center - Minneapolis, MN


Financial Benefits

 

Stipend Every Two Weeks

Full-time members (40 hrs/week) are paid a stipend of $1,100 every two weeks during their term of service.

Part-time members (25 hrs/week) will receive $650 every two weeks.

This stipend is taxed as income, and members complete a W-4.

Education Award

Members who successfully complete their terms of service will receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of up to $6,495. Awarded at the end of your service term, it can be used to pay educational costs at eligible post-secondary institutions or to repay qualified student loans.

The award has a seven-year expiration period and is considered taxable income in the year that it is used. 

Members who are 55 or older at the start of their service have an additional option. They may choose to transfer the education award to their child, stepchild, grandchild, step-grandchild or foster child. The recipient of a transferred award has 10 years to use it, beginning on the date the member earned the award.

 

Federal Student Loan Forbearance

If a member is making payments to a federally-backed education loan, payments can be put into forbearance during their service. Upon successful completion of the program, the accrued interest will be paid by the National Service Trust. Learn more about loan forbearance under the FAQs on the AmeriCorps website.

Health Insurance

Members are eligible to enroll in health insurance, with 100% of the premium paid. The plan is managed through Cigna and includes medical coverage for individual members. It does not cover dependents.

For greatest savings under this plan, members are encouraged to use in-network healthcare providers. Search the Cigna website (using the plan option “Open Access Plus, OA Plus, Choice Fund OA Plus”) to find providers in the network.

Child Care Assistance

Members may qualify to receive child-care assistance through a program administered by GAP Solutions, Inc. In order to be eligible for the assistance program, members must meet income requirements. To learn more about how to apply, please see our guide. You can also visit the GAP AmeriCorps website for additional details, frequently asked questions and the rules and regulations of the program.