AmeriCorps is the national service movement that provides thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds with education awards and real world experience in exchange for a year or two of community service.

AmeriCorps members help meet the nation's critical needs in the areas of public safety, education, health, and the environment. KEYS Service Corps, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been an AmeriCorps program since 1995.
KEYS partners with a number of community centers and schools in Allegheny county. Click here to see some of our partners.

What is KEYS Service Corps?

KEYS (Knowledge to Empower Youths to Success) Service Corps members serve at-risk Allegheny County (Pittsburgh, PA area) youth by providing safe places with structured activities, assisting with homework and classwork, implementing community service/service-learning projects, and involving community volunteers in service.

Members serve full time, part time, or quarter time at one of our partnering sites while receiving training and support from KEYS staff before they begin their service and also throughout the service year.

Members boost their own skills and marketability by becoming leaders and learning how to get things done as a part of a National Service Program.

Who is eligible to become a KEYS/AmeriCorps member?

The basic eligibility requirements for any AmeriCorps program state that one must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, or be a lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S.,
  
• Be at least 17 years of age, and
  
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or agree to obtain one.

Additionally, KEYS requires that individuals have:

• Mature work ethics including dependability, reliability and a good attitude.
  
• College training or significant experience working with youth or community members.
  
• A strong desire to serve and Get Things Done.
  
• Act 33 (Child Abuse History) & 34 (Criminal Record) and FBI Clearances.