AmeriCorps Grantees

AmeriCorps is a national service program providing opportunities for individuals to serve their communities. In exchange for a living stipend, educational award and valuable on-the-job experience, members work for one year in nonprofit organizations, educational foundations and government agencies, helping mentor at-risk students, train job-seekers, conserve public land, and much more.

Below is a list of current AmeriCorps programs in Florida. Please contact the organization directly to learn more about current service opportunities or click here to find a service opportunity.

Organization NameOrganization DescriptionProgram FocusCounties ServedContact Information
Big Brother Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee CountiesAmeriCorps members provide reading tutoring services to students in grades K-3 in St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties. Members also participate in community events to promote, encourage, and support family and adult literacy. The goal of the program is to increase reading skills of students through individual and small group reading tutoring.EducationIndian River, St. Lucie, OkeechobeeSamantha Taylor
108 N Depot Dr., Suite 102
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
samantha.taylor@bbbsbigs.org
772-466-8535 ext 204
Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin CountyAmeriCorps members improve educational outcomes for elementary and middle school students in Martin County. Members will provide mentoring to increase academic achievement and student attendance.EducationMartinJackie Price
11500 SE Lares Ave.
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
jprice@bgcmartin.org
772-545-0054
Boys and Girls Club of North Central FloridaAmeriCorps members serve at four after school locations and one Head Start location in Taylor County and one after school location in Lafayette County. AmeriCorps members assist youth with academic based activities that will increase their knowledge and result in increased academic performance and school readiness.EducationTaylor, LafayetteEmily Ketring
918 N. Washington St.
Perry, FL 32347
emily@bgcperry.com
850-371-1651
Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach CountyAmeriCorps members provide out-of-school academic support, mentoring, service-learning and college/career activities to high school age youth at 9 clubs and 5 middle and high schools across Palm Beach County.EducationPalm BeachJada Diogostine
800 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 204
West Palm Beach, FL 33407-1946
AmeriCorps@bgcpbc.org
561-360-2654
BranchesThe AmeriCorps Branches program provides after school tutoring and mentoring to K-12 at risk youth throughout Miami-Dade.  AmeriCorps members increase the reading and literacy skills of students through after school and summer programming.  EducationMiami-DadeMatt Hill
11500 NW 12th Ave.
Miami, FL 33168
mhill@branchesfl.org
305-442-8306
Breakthrough MiamiBreakthrough Miami AmeriCorps members will provide academic, social and life skills mentoring for 5th to 9th grade under-resourced students at independent school sites in Miami-Dade County. Members will increase academic improvement of students served.EducationMiami-DadeLiz Augustin
3250 SW 3rd Ave, 6th Floor
Miami, FL 33129
liz@breakthroughmiami.org
305-646-7210
Broward CollegeBroward College AmeriCorps members provide peer mentoring to all students, with a special focus on first-generation college students. Their mentoring works to develop student competencies around study skills, FAFSA and scholarship applications, and adaptation to college life.EducationBrowardDr. Farah Pierre
111 E Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301-2206
fpierre1@broward.edu
954-201-8412
Broward College Unlimited PotentialMembers serve as AmeriCorps Navigators to economically disadvantaged individuals leading to their job readiness for entry or advancement into high demand industries. Members are responsible for outreach and support of individuals in workforce education including industry recognized certifications and technical certficiates to improve employability in high demand occupations.Economic OpportunityBrowardEvelyne Alexis
111 E Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301-2206
ealexis@broward.edu
954-201-7370
Centro CampesinoAmeriCorps members provide after-school tutoring at community centers in Florida City. Members also serve as counselors at summer camp programs and assist in the development of parent training programs.EducationMiami-DadeBarbara Cesar
35801 SW 186 Ave
PO Box 343449
Florida City, FL 33034
bcesar@ccfcfl.org
305-245-7738 ext 237
City of OrlandoOperation AmeriCorps members provide academic and career counseling program services to high school juniors and seniors in three Orlando neighborhoods. Members provide workforce readiness training and ensure that every high school senior has a career or educational opportunity upon high school graduation.Education,
Economic Opportunity
OrangeDanielle Thompson
595 N Primrose Dr.
Orlando, FL 32803
Danielle.Thompson@orlando.gov
407-246-3302
City of TampaMembers deliver conservation and natural resources services focused on education and service designed to improve lives of residents in Tampa, Florida. Members are responsible for improving parks or public land and providing individuals with increased knowledge of conservation practices.Environmental StewardshipHillsboroughWhit Remer
306 E Jackson St
Tampa, FL 33602
Whit.Remer@tampagov.net
813-274-3290
City Year JacksonvilleCity Year is a nationally recognized program that engages youth ages 17-24 in a year of service. The City Year model includes placing AmeriCorps members in low performing schools to keep students in school and on track. AmeriCorps members support students by focusing on attendance, behavior, and course performance through in-class tutoring, mentoring, and after school programs.EducationDuvalVeronika McDougald
6 East Bay Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
VMcDougald@cityyear.org
904-423-2108
City Year MiamiCity Year is a nationally recognized program that engages youth ages 17-24 in a year of service. The City Year model includes placing AmeriCorps members in low performing schools to keep students in school and on track. AmeriCorps members support students by focusing on attendance, behavior, and course performance through in-class tutoring, mentoring, and after school programs. EducationMiami-DadeErica Jones
44 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
ejones2@cityyear.org
786-406-7900
City Year OrlandoCity Year is a nationally recognized program that engages youth ages 17-24 in a year of service. The City Year model includes placing AmeriCorps members in low performing schools to keep students in school and on track. AmeriCorps members support students by focusing on attendance, behavior, and course performance through in-class tutoring, mentoring, and after school programs.EducationOrangeAli Murbe
201 S. Orange Ave, Suite 600
Orlando, FL 32801
amurbe@cityyear.org
321-320-4340
Communities In Schools of JacksonvilleAmeriCorps members provide reading tutoring services to students in grades K-8th grade. Members also participate in community events to promote, encourage, and support families throughout the community. The goal of the program is to increase reading skills of students through individual and small group reading tutoring.EducationDuvalSharneka Rollings
6261 Dupont Station Court E.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
srollins@cisjax.org
904-469-3045
Community Training WorksAmeriCorps members engage in conservation of public lands. Service activities include tree and brush removal, trail construction, trail maintenance, debris removal and habitat restoration.Environmental StewardshipHillsborough, Palm Beach, St. Johns, Wakulla, Franklin, Leon, Liberty, Jefferson, Taylor
Susan Murphy
3295 Crawfordville Hwy, Ste C1
Crawfordville, FL 32327
susanmurphy@ctwfl.com
321-956-3940
Family Scholar HouseFamily Scholar House is an AmeriCorps Planning Grant, with a focus of workforce development related to the healthcare industry.Economic OpportunityPinellas, Hillsborough, Duval, OrangeSarah Brady
403 Reg Smith Circle
Louisville, KY 40208-2746
sbrady@familyscholarhouse.org
502-653-2836
Firewall CentersAmeriCorps members provide in school and after school support to economically disadvantaged students in Broward County elementary, middle and high schools. Services include STEM-based instruction and life skills curriculum to improve attendance, behavior and course performance.EducationBrowardBibi Singh
3363 W Commercial Blvd. Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Bibi@FirewallCenters.org
954-882-0552
Florida Department of Environmental ProtectionThe Florida Conservation Corps AmeriCorps members commit their service terms to exotic plant management and trail improvement in Florida State Parks, as well as serving as an AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team. Member are responsible for treating infested acres of invasive exotic plants, assessing and improving recreational use trails for user accessibility and environmental safety. Members also leverage hundreds of volunteers who engage in invasive exotic plant management, trail improvement, and disaster mitigation.Environmental StewardshipStatewideAdriana Betancourt
Buereau of Operational Services
4801 Camp Ranch Rd.
Gainseville, FL 32641
Adriana.M.Bentacourt@dep.state.fl.us
850-766-3327
Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to YouthFLIPANY Healthy Futures AmeriCorps members serve to increase access to healthy meals, provide nutrition education and mentored physical activity for at-risk low-income youth and seniors.Healthy FuturesMiami-Dade, BrowardChandra McKinney-Clarke
2860 W State Road 84, Ste 103
Dania Beach, FL 33312
cmckinney@FLIPANY.ORG
954-289-4858
Goodwill Industries of South FloridaGoodwill Industries of South Florida’s Project SEARCH is an AmeriCorps Planning Grant, with a focus on implementing a transition-to-work internship program for young adults with workforce disadvantages and disabilities. Economic Opportunity
Miami-Dade, BrowardDarrell Cunningham
2121 NW 21st Street
Miami, FL 33142
dcunningham@goodwillmiami.org
786-795-1141
Greater Miami Service CorpsAmeriCorps members provide conservation and natural resources services. AmeriCorps members are responsible for educating households in low-income target communities on how to conserve energy and reduce the water and electric utility burden; provide homes with an energy tune-up to reduce energy consumption; and improving public lands by planting trees, removing invasive species, downed debris, and planting trees at homes to reduce urban heat and increase the tree canopy.Environmental StewardshipMiami-Dade
Deborah Dorsett
810 NW 28th Street
Miami, FL 33127
ddorsett@gmscmiami.com
305-638-4672
Gulf Specimen Marine LaboratoriesAmeriCorps members provide experiential environmental learning opportunities and enhance environmental education exhibits to increase knowledge of conservation and natural resources.Environmental Stewardship

WakullaDiana Poe
222 Clark Dr
Panacea, FL 32346
dianapoe@gulfspecimen.org
850-984-5297
Habitat for Humanity of FloridaHabitat for Humanity of Florida’s Disaster Resilience Program is an AmeriCorps Planning Grant, focused on disaster preparation, response and recovery and with housing unit repair and job training interventions for low to moderate income households in Florida.Disaster Services,
Economic Opportunity
StatewideRoxanne Young
1150 Cleveland Street, #301
Clearwater, FL 33755
Roxanne.Young@habitatflorida.org
727-474-8445
Healthcare NetworkAmeriCorps members serve as community liaisons in Immokalee and Naples to provide services to increase health knowledge and improved access to medical care for individuals in Collier County. AmeriCorps members are responsible for improved access to care through delivery of community health services. Healthy Futures

CollierAntonello Castaldi
PO Box 870
Immokalee, FL 34143
Acastaldi@healthcareswfl.org
239-658-3730

Hispanic Unity of FloridaAmeriCorps members provide job readiness coaching, trainings and skill building opportunities in addition to nutrition access and education. Members services result in improved job readiness and food security.Economic Opportunity
BrowardCarolina Urrechaga
5840 Johnson St.
Hollywood, FL 33021-5636 currechaga@hispanicunity.org
754-226-3035
Literacy Alliance of Northeast FloridaThe Adult Literacy AmeriCorps members expand adult education and literacy instruction for adult learners in Duval County. Members provide reading and math instruction to adults through one-on-one tutoring, small group instruction, and topic focused workshops. Members services include financial, health, family and digital literacy.Economic OpportunityDuvalMarcus Haile
40 E Adams St, Suite 30
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3358 marcus@literacyallnefl.org
904-238-9000
Lotus House Women’s ShelterAmeriCorps members provide resources for women, youth and children experiencing homelessness and individuals at high risk for homelessness. Services include provision of basic needs, resource navigation and access to employment, housing, health services and mental health supports to improve economic opportunity.Economic OpportunityMiami-Dade
Beatrice Gonzalez
217 NW 15th St
Miami, FL 33136
beatrice@lotushouse.org
305-438-0556
Metropolitan MinistriesMetropolitan Ministries AmeriCorps provides street outreach services to individuals experiencing homelessness in Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. AmeriCorps members provide concrete goods like food and clothing, system navigation services, and connection to housing, health, employment, and transportation resources. The program’s overall goal is to provide resources and services that help people improve health and access safe shelter or permanent housing.Economic Opportunity, Healthy Futures
Hillsborough, Pasco, PinellasShelby Wiegman
2002 N Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33602
shelby.wiegman@metromin.org
813-209-1000
Overtown Youth CenterThe Overtown Youth Center AmeriCorps members mentor students as part of the Inspire. Engage. Employ program, which supports K-12 youth in developing their career readiness. Members mentor program participants at the Overtown Youth Center and at Booker T. Washington Senior High School in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, as they develop workforce employability and financial literacy skills. Economic OpportunityMiami-DadeClinique Smith
PO Box 16940
Miami, FL 33101
clinique.smith@overtownyouth.org
305-349-1204 x228
Palm Beach County Literacy CoalitionLiteracy AmeriCorps Palm Beach County members promote literacy services in Palm Beach County. Members serve as tutors in family literacy and adult education programs to assist adults to learn English and employability skills, mentors as Graduation Coaches in local high schools with at-risk youth and reading tutors to children in both elementary schools and afterschool programs.Education, Economic Opportunity
Palm BeachMegan Wiston
3651 Quantum Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
mwiston@literacypbc.org
561-767-3360
Polk Education FoundationAmeriCorps members provide reading tutoring services to elementary students in grades K-3. The goal of the program is to significantly increase reading skills of low-achieving students. EducationPolkStephanie Narramore
1530 Shumate Dr
Bartow, FL 33831
tephanie.narramore@polk-fl.net
863-534-0519 x208
READ USAAmeriCorps members are teen tutors in a one-to-one instructional model utilizing systematic, supportive reading curriculum. Members provide literacy instruction focused on reading fluency, phonemic awareness, and comprehension skills to increase grade-level reading proficiency.EducationClay, Duval, St. JohnsPatrick Odoyo
PO Box 331067
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
patrick@readusainc.com
904-732-3872 x111
ReDefiners World LanguagesAmeriCorps members serve as part-time K-5 Literacy Tutors at four sites in Hillsborough County. AmeriCorps members deliver literacy services to K-5 students to increase academic achievement.EducationHillsborough, PinellasIngrid Holguin
8056 N 56th St
Tampa, FL 33617
ingrid@redefinerswl.org
813-530-2313
Seniors in Service of Tampa BayOperation Veteran Connect AmeriCorps members provide services and support to Veterans and their families in the community and at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Hillsborough County and the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in Pinellas County. AmeriCorps members serve veterans, active military, and military family members to access community resources, increase health knowledge, independent living skills and transition into permanent housing. Veterans and Military ServicesHillsborough, PinellasPam Plager
1306 W Sligh Ave.
Tampa, FL 33604
pplager@seniorsinservice.org
813-838-5565
Teach for America – FloridaAmeriCorps members serve as full-time teachers in K-12 classrooms in Duval, Hillsborough, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The program recruits college graduates to serve two-year terms as public school teachers. The intent of the program is to place crucially needed highly qualified teachers in schools with significant numbers of high-risk students. EducationDuval, Miami-Dade, HillsboroughEmily Mayeda
1951 NW 7th Ave, Suite 300
Miami, FL 33136
emily.mayeda@teachforamerica.org
352.658.1119
The Arc JacksonvilleAmeriCorps members mentor adult individuals with intellectual and developmental differences at the various sites of The Arc: Downtown, Westside, University of North Florida, and the Village. Members provide academic, work readiness, health/wellness, financial literacy, and independent living mentoring services.Economic Opportunity, Healthy Futures
Duval, Baker, Clay, Nassau, St. JohnsBree Poole
4401 Wesconnett Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
ppoole@arcjacksonville.org
904-573-2805 x614
The Arc of Palm Beach CountyThe Arc of Palm Beach County’s AmeriCorps members engage in a year of service as mentors to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As mentors, AmeriCorps members promote independent living skills and provide community inclusion opportunities and promote self-advocacy skills. Members will also provide pre-employment and job readiness, employment soft skills, explore job opportunities, and health education services.Healthy Futures, Economic Opportunity
Palm BeachLucia Orellana
1201 Australian Ave
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
LOrellana@arcpbc.org
561-635-1719

University of Florida – Florida 4-HAmeriCorps members deliver environmental education programs to students in grades K-8 at three residential 4-H camps. Services include environmental education outreach activities as well as on site conservation and natural resources curriculum. Environmental Stewardship
Alachua, Highlands, OkaloosaSamantha Brown
1523 Union Rd, Rm 207
Gainesville, FL 32611
Sbrown11@ufl.edu
352-294-2907
University of Florida – GatorCorpsAmeriCorps members serve through science education, resilience tools and techniques training, and capacity building in Jacksonville, Gainesville and Cedar Key, Florida. AmeriCorps members are responsible for increasing levels of knowledge in disaster risk/resilience/adaptation among both residents and host organizations. Disaster ServicesGulf, Duval, Levy, LeeDr. Jason von Meding
UF College of Design
Construction and Planning
PO Box 115701
Gainesville, FL 32611-5701
jason.vonmeding@ufl.edu
352-213-5130
University of North FloridaAmeriCorps members serve in the Jacksonville Teacher Residency (JTR) program to prepare for long-term careers as teachers in urban schools. The goal of the program is to enhance student engagement in Duval County and Clay County Public Schools. Members are responsible for enriching student learning in mathematics, science, and literacy.EducationDuvalDr. Wanda Lastrapes
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
w.lastrapes@unf.edu
904-620-1621
Urban Paradise GuildAmeriCorps members restore 20 acres of public lands through planting trees, food systems and shore stabalization and provide environmental education services in South Florida. AmeriCorps members are responsible for conservation education services and the treatment of public land. Environmental StewardshipMiami-Dade
Jackeline Bonilla
1020 NE 90 St
Miami, FL 33138
jackeline@urban-paradise.org
305-491-3708

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