Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Does the UCC provide residential housing?
Answer: No. However, while serving on projects, campgrounds and showers are provided at no additional cost.
Q: What housing opportunities are available in Logan?
A: Logan is home to over 50,000 residents and Utah State University. There are a variety of low-cost housing opportunities in the area. The UCC can give members contact information from other incoming members to go in on housing together. Members may also choose to stay in local area campgrounds. The Logan Herald Journal classified ads can be found at hjnews.com.
Q: What AmeriCorps positions does the UCC usually offer, when do they begin and end, and when are the application deadlines?
A: The UCC offers 1700-hour terms of service (around 40 hours a week) that run from mid-January to mid-November. These members are considered crew leaders and have more responsibilities and training obligations than other AmeriCorps members. The application deadline for the 1700-hour crew leader positions is usually around mid-November. For specific dates and more details, go to the UCC's listing on the AmeriCorps website.
The UCC also offers 900- and 450-hour terms of service (40 hours a week). Both of these terms of service start at the end of May and last until mid-August and late October respectively. The application deadlines for both terms are usually early April. For specific dates and more details, go to the UCC's listing on the AmeriCorps website.
Q: What do UCC AmeriCorps members do?
A: AmeriCorps members primarily work on natural resource projects (trail maintenance and construction, noxious weed removal, habitat restoration, and fence building) in crews of six to eight members. UCC AmeriCorps members are also active in environmental education, literacy tutoring, barn and historic building rehabilitation, National Service Days, and community volunteer projects.
Q: Does the UCC supply members with health care insurance?
A: The UCC only provides health insurance for members serving 1700-hour terms of service. All other members are responsible for their own health insurance.
Q: Can AmeriCorps members take vacations during the term of service?
A: UCC members may take unpaid vacation that does not count for service hours if UCC staff is notified at least two weeks in advance. The member must make up the approved time off in order to finish the appropriate term of service. Members who do not complete their term of service by the required date will not receive an education award.
Q: Do AmeriCorps members need to have a car to work for the UCC?
A: No, the UCC provides all transportation outside of the Logan area. UCC staff strongly encourages AmeriCorps members to walk, bike, and use mass transportation to get around the Logan area.
Q: Where do UCC AmeriCorps members serve?
A: Most members will be assigned to projects lasting one to three weeks in a variety of beautiful National Parks and Forests throughout the state of Utah.
Q: What is the living allowance for?
A: UCC members receive a living allowance on a monthly basis to cover living expenses such as food and housing. It is a volunteer stipend, not a paycheck.
Q: When will I receive my AmeriCorps living allowance check?
A: All UCC members are paid through Utah State University Payroll on the 10th of each month.
Q: What gear do AmeriCorps members need to bring to Logan?
A: All UCC members will need to bring a warm sleeping bag, personal tent, sturdy hiking boots, a large capacity backpack, rain gear, sun protection, and water bottles.
Q: What clothing do AmeriCorps members need to bring?
A: UCC members should be prepared to dress for a variety of different weather conditions. Members are encouraged to have warm outdoor clothing and rain gear for all work projects.
Q: Can AmeriCorps members take university classes?
A: No, due to the time, place, and length of projects it is advised that UCC members not take university classes.
