Application now being accepted for Tribe’s AmeriCorps Program

Become a Hero, Make a Difference and Serve our Tribal Community!

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe AmeriCorps Program is now recruiting for the 2020 program year.  AmeriCorps provides you with valuable life experience and skill development while you serve on a team with fellow 18-24 year olds, earn money for college, and help your Tribal community while receiving a weekly pay stipend!  You will perform direct, hands-on service in the areas of natural and other disasters and environmental stewardship. You’ll also undergo various intensive trainings at the beginning of your service which includes travel to Alabama to prepare you for the adventure ahead and to learn new skillsets along the way. Learn and grow with a team of your peers and build lasting connections!

MWT AmeriCorps Members:

  • Commit to 1,700 hours, 10 months of service to our Tribal Community

  • Receive a weekly stipend living allowance

  • Earn a Segal Education Award of $6,195 upon successful completion of the service year

  • Travel to trainings, educational institutions and potential disaster deployments

  • Training, Professional development and life skills enhancement

  • Accepting applications from 12/1/2019 – 3/1/2020

  • Start date of February,3rd 2020

2020 Requirements:

  • 18-24 years old

  • Driver’s license or own reliable transportation

  • Must pass criminal history, NSPOW and Federal background check’s

  • Enrolled Tribal Member

  • Must be able to serve M-F 830AM - 430PM with some additional weekends and evenings

  • Must be able to commit to 10 Months of service

  • Must be a self-motivated team player with a positive attitude 

To set up an appointment for additional information on how you can serve and how to apply please contact:

AmeriCorps Assistant Program Manager/Emergency Preparedness Specialist Allyssa Hathaway @ Allyssa.Hathaway@mwtribe-nsn.gov (508) 477-0208 Ext 166 or

AmeriCorps Program Director/ Emergency Management Director Nelson Andrews Jr @ Nelson.Andrewsjr@mwtribe-nsn.gov (508) 477-0208 Ext 103