Members receive a total stipend of $7,680 (before taxes) dispersed in pro-rated monthly increments, plus an AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,956.35 upon successful completion of the service term of 480 total hours, which can be used for college tuition, loans, trade schools, or outdoor certificates. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Applicants must be in good physical condition; capable of working on strenuous, labor-intensive projects, as training and work projects often require heavy lifting, constant bending, digging, and being on foot for 8 hours per day.