Description

AmeriCorps, often referred to as a domestic Peace Corps, places individuals within communities to commit a year to serving others.

AmeriCorps is a real-life education and work experience wrapped into one. As a member, you will learn teamwork, leadership, responsibility and other essential skills that will benefit you while gaining personal satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference in your community.

This program places individuals with nonprofits and government agencies across Wisconsin to strengthen their capacity to address health related needs and priorities.

As a Community Corps member, you will serve hand-in-hand with organizations working to improve community health needs related to any number of health priorities such as;

These organizations include nonprofits, clinics, hospitals, schools, coalitions, public health departments, governmental agencies and youth-serving organizations.

Member duties may include coordinating and carrying out events, providing educational materials and programs or supporting organizational activities and operations.

This position is located in multiple locations across Wisconsin.

Term of Service : 9 / 9 / 2024 - 8 / 30 / 2025

Benefits for full-time positions (1,700 hours - 34 hours per week minimum) :

Health, vision and dental insurance for member premium paid in full

Modest bi-weekly living stipend

Childcare assistance (if qualified), up to 100% of costs

$7,395 education award upon successful completion of service

Forbearance on qualified Title IV student loans and interest accrual payments while serving

Professional training and service gear

Required Orientation & Training for all positions :

September 9 13, 2024

Job Qualifications

Applicants must be 17 years of age by September 9, 2024 to start and possess or be working towards a high school diploma or GED / HSED and pass required background checks.

AmeriCorps specific applications are available for completion here :

Last updated : 2024-05-20