What are the financial arrangements and program benefits?

MercyWorks volunteers have the following provided for them: 

• Housing
• Food
• Monthly stipend
• Health and dental insurance
• Transportation assistance
• Eligibility for loan forbearance and an AmeriCorps education award of $5,350, pending availability

MercyWorks volunteers have all of their basic needs met. A monthly stipend is provided to volunteers for “extra” things such as cell phone bills, clothes, or outings with friends.