ABOUT CONFLUENCE AMERICORPS

Confluence Environmental Center's AmeriCorps Program catalyzes environmental justice in the Portland area by working with community Partners to develop 11-month long AmeriCorps positions that address critical environmental needs in low-income communities and communities of color.

Confluence AmeriCorps offers Members the chance to serve the community while gaining valuable skills and experience in the environmental justice field.  We develop environmental leaders to address the issues of today and prepare for the concerns of tomorrow.

Confluence AmeriCorps Members commit to a 1700-hour Service project (approx. 11 months, full-time). During their Service, Members spend 80% of their time with a community partner on their chosen project and the remaining 20% with Confluence.

At Confluence, Members have the opportunity to lead and participate in monthly Team Meetings, National Service events, and the Leadership Development Program.

While serving a 1700 hour Term of Service, Confluence AmeriCorps Member's benefits include: 

• $19,200 living allowance paid over the 11-month term of service (approx. $1,745 monthly, before taxes)

• $7,395 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of Term of Service

• Loan Forbearance

• Health Care Insurance

• Child care allowance (for those who qualify)

• $100 Training fund

• Professional Leadership Certificate, Trainings and Networking opportunities such as EDI and Environmental Justice (trainings valued at ~$23,000)

• May be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

• Mileage reimbursement for Confluence trainings

• May be eligible for free BIKETOWN membership

• Public Transit Monthly Pass available

Member Fact Sheet

The Member Fact Sheet is an overview of the Confluence AmeriCorps Program and application timeline. 

HOW TO APPLY

Visit Apply To Be a Member for a list of positions and how to apply.

AmeriCorps Program Components

Direct service

Each AmeriCorps Member focuses 80% of their time at a specific project site, accomplishing hands-on service with the goal of advancing an equity-informed environmental goal.

Team meetings

Once a month Members get together for a day-long adventure in personal and professional development with topics ranging from mushroom identification to public transportation analysis; from wilderness survival to Native American perspectives on environment. Team Meetings are planned and facilitated by a rotating pair of AmeriCorps members, giving them an opportunity to practice facilitation, planning, budgeting and education skills.

National Service Days

Each year Confluence amplifies the impact of service, education and community connection by joining thousands of AmeriCorps Members around the country to participate in National Service Day events.

Confluence participates in both Martin Luther King Jr Day (January) and Cesar Chavez + Dolores Huerta Day (March).  In honor of each of these leaders, a committee of Confluence AmeriCorps Members plans and organizes a meaningful day of service that is aligned with the mission and intentions of their namesake as well as providing education about their history and providing pathways to continuing their legacy.

Leadership DEVELOPMENT SERIES (lDS)

Confluence AmeriCorps members earn a resume-enhancing certificate after participating in the Leadership Development Series. Past trainings have included CPR/First Aid, Volunteer Management, Racial Equity Training, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, and more.