4 Â鶹ÊÓƵ locations with great transportation benefits
Living on a stipend, the cost of transportation can become challenging or feel overwhelming. Thanks to generous local partners, many of our AmeriCorps members can commute with a little more peace of mind. Every Â鶹ÊÓƵ site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by location; here are four cities with transportation assistance:
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Miami
AmeriCorps members serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Miami receive a free monthly , making it easy to tap and go when you board the or Metrorail on your way to service. In fact, public transport is so encouraged in Miami, that Miami-Dade Transit shared data on how !
AmeriCorps members in Miami enjoy using their pass to get to local music festivals and sporting events. The city also has brand new and museums that are accessible from public transit.
Monthly savings estimate: $112.50
Check out all of the places where you can take public transit to!
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New Hampshire
Our Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Hampshire AmeriCorps members receive a free monthly Manchester Transit Authority bus pass. The MTA is the largest public transportation provider in the state. The pass covers fares and transfers along all 14 bus routes that sprawl the city. Additionally, Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members receive free parking passes for a downtown lot close to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Hampshire office–which makes carpooling to professional development office days easy!
Monthly savings estimate: $120 ($60 for MTA pass, $60 in parking pass)
San Jose
Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Jose AmeriCorps members receive a free that works for buses and light rail systems. These bus routes service the Santa Clara Valley area, including the San Jose.
AmeriCorps members frequently use their pass to visit, , hike in , visit the or to enjoy local shopping and restaurant life.
Monthly savings estimate: $70
San Antonio
Our AmeriCorps members serving in San Antonio receive a free bus pass. The monthly pass allows our corps unlimited rides on all regular and Express bus services. The corps can use their pass to explore San Antonio’s historic sites (like the Alamo) as well as .
Monthly savings estimate: $38
A number of other Â鶹ÊÓƵ locations offer transportation benefits to their AmeriCorps members. You can explore locations on our website to learn more, or contact your local recruiter to find out how you can apply.
Editorial Note: Monthly savings estimate are based on the full-cost adult pass prices listed online as of May 2017.Â
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