In an effort to meet community need, the Kansas Volunteer Commission (KVC) encourages Kansans 18 years of age or older to dedicate one year of service to a Kansas organization by serving as an AmeriCorps member. AmeriCorps members address community needs related to education, disaster services, environmental stewardship, healthy futures and economic opportunity by serving with programs in Kansas. The average annual living allowance of a full-time AmeriCorps member is $12,500, but will vary by program location and term of service.