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AmeriCorps

Seedco’s AmeriCorps*State members are a group of dedicated individuals who have committed one year to serving low-income families around New York City and Buffalo.

In this service, our volunteers perform the following critical functions:

Connect clients to benefits and work supports, such as food stamps and Medicaid, through Seedco’s EarnBenefits program
Manage our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites, which provide free tax preparation for thousands of low-income families
Facilitate financial education workshops for clients on budgeting, credit, financial scams and more
Perform outreach and raise awareness about services offered at local community organizations

The AmeriCorps program also provides members with professional development opportunities. Members work alongside experienced nonprofit practitioners and attend staff meetings and trainings. Members participate in monthly trainings and workshops to build their professional skills in areas such as public speaking, resume writing and job interviewing.

Seedco’s 2007-2008 AmeriCorps Team:

Helped deliver over $6 million in refunds and tax credits to over 6,000 low-income families as part of the 2008 VITA campaign

Connected thousands of individuals to public benefits, such as free tax preparation, food stamps, and Medicaid

Helped facilitate over 30 financial education workshops on topics such as budgeting, credit, and financial scams

Distributed thousands of flyers to community residents about the services provided at partner organizations

Click here for more information about how you can join our AmeriCorps team and help provide much needed services to low-income individuals in your community!