BOSTON — The Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) has selected 16 nonprofit agencies from across the state to host Commonwealth Corps members for the 2022-2023 program year.

 

Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is one of the 16 nonprofits that will receive at least two full-time or half-time Commonwealth Corps members.

 

Established in 2007, the Commonwealth Corps is a state-funded service internship program that engages Massachusetts residents of all ages, backgrounds, and identities in direct service to strengthen communities, address critical needs, and increase volunteerism. 

 

Commonwealth Corps members serve at their host site organization for 10 months in a full- or half-time capacity. In return, members receive a living stipend, health insurance, extensive professional development and training, and a monetary completion award upon finishing the program, among other benefits. 

 

Over 1,100 Commonwealth Corps members have served in total, focusing on areas such as community development, health services, workforce development, afterschool or summer programs, and volunteer recruitment and management. In 2022-2023, members will serve with agencies throughout the Commonwealth, from Boston to the Berkshires.

 

"We are very proud to be able to provide Commonwealth Corps members to these exceptional organizations because we know their ability to meet their mission will be greatly enhanced by their members," said Emily Haber, MSA CEO. "Since the start of the Commonwealth Corps 15   years ago, Massachusetts residents have stepped up to dedicate a year of their lives to address some of the most critical needs in our communities and we know that next year's Commonwealth Corps members will be there as we continue to recover from the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic."