The ACCESS Project is looking for UNCG students interested in joining for the 2025–26 service year. They get to be part of a mission that empowers immigrant and refugee communities in North Carolina. They will gain hands-on experience, grow professional skills, and make a difference that matters – not just for others, but also for their own future.
About the ACCESS Project
Operating under the Center for New North Carolinians, the AmeriCorps Cross-Cultural Education Service Systems (ACCESS) Project places members at nonprofit agencies to support immigrant and refugee families as they integrate and work toward economic self-sufficiency. This is a great opportunity for a student to enhance their resume by working with multicultural communities and gaining valuable experience in fields such as social work, education, public service, and more.
Benefits include:
- Living Allowance:
- Full-time: Up to $25,000/year ($2,083.33/month)
- Part-time: Up to $12,500/year ($1,041.66/month)
- Education Award upon successful completion of service to repay qualified student loans or pay for future educational expenses:
- Full-time: $7,395
- Part-time: $3,697.50
- Free health insurance if uninsured
- Income-based childcare subsidies
- Professional development through ongoing training and hands-on service
Eligibility Requirements to Apply:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must undergo National Service Criminal History checks
- Must have a Social Security card
Learn more about how to apply.
