; and (2) may serve in 2 terms of service, which do not need to be consecutive terms. 199S. Benefits for Civilian Climate Corps members (a) In general The Director shall provide for members of the Civilian Climate Corps to receive benefits authorized by this section. (b) Living allowance (1) In General The Director shall provide a living allowance to members of the Civilian Climate Corps for the period during which such members are engaged in training or any activity on a Civilian Climate Corps project. Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) and the duty to bargain under section 199W(d), the Director shall establish the amount of the allowance, except that in no event shall such allowance be less than the equivalent of $17 per hour. (2) Increase The amount of the allowance described in paragraph (1) shall increase yearly by the annual percentage increase, if any, in the median hourly wage of all employees, as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (3) Work as laborer or mechanic Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), in the case of a member who is engaged in construction, alteration, or repair work as a laborer or mechanic under a Civilian Climate Corps project, the Director shall also establish the amount of the allowance of such member at the greater of— (A) the amount that would otherwise apply under paragraphs (1) and (2)