2020-2021 JFM Members during Close of Service training

Are you ready to be part of something BIG?

Then join AmeriCorps through the Justice for Montanans Project. National service includes everyone. The Justice for Montanans Project is committed to including all in service to our communities. By actively recruiting persons with a broad range of backgrounds and abilities to help improve services and programs, we raise awareness about the value of diversity in our communities.

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AmeriCorps State Justice for Montanans Available Service Opportunities

Benefits of Service

2023-2024 Cohort

  • Living allowance of $22,560 divided equally over 48-week term of service
  • An AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,895 upon successful completion of 1,700 hours of service. Members aged 55 and over may transfer the education award to a child, grandchild or foster child
  • Guaranteed health benefits, as well as child care assistance if qualified
  • Relocation allowance of up to $550 if the service site is 50 miles or more from current residence.
  • Hands-on experience and training working in the legal field with lawyers, judges, and other professional staff
  • Practical law and social services related experience
  • Opportunity to live, serve, and be part of the AmeriCorps team in the state of Montana

2024-2025 Cohort

  • Living allowance will be updated and posted pending grant approval in early summer 2024. Stipends typically increase slightly year to year.
  • AmeriCorps Education Award amounts increase year to year, typically by a few hundred dollars. Education awards will be updated in early summer 2024. Members aged 55 and over may transfer the education award to a child, grandchild or foster child
  • Guaranteed health benefits, as well as child care assistance if qualified
  • Relocation allowance of up to $550 if the service site is 50 miles or more from current residence.
  • Hands-on experience and training working in the legal field with lawyers, judges, and other professional staff
  • Practical law and social services related experience
  • Opportunity to live, serve, and be part of the AmeriCorps team in the state of Montana