Because the South Whidbey Commons is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening our community, it qualifies for the AmeriCorps program. The members who serve the Commons work under the Washington Service Corps and receive a modest living allowance. After they successfully complete their term (a minimum of 1,700 hours of service), members are eligible to receive an educational award of $5,350 to put toward their college education or student loans.

Our current AmeriCorps members

The Coffeehouse Bookstore would grind to a halt without the help of our AmeriCorps members. They provide leadership, train volunteers, and keep the coffeehouse running smoothly. Keppi Ross and Jessie Wallace began working October 1, and are getting up to speed. We’ll tell you more about them, soon.