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 across sites in Wisconsin. Members will undergo training in the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) model of recovery coaching and serve as recovery coaches.

will focus on helping those impacted by a prescription drug, opioid, and other substance use disorder through one-on-one contact, outreach phone calls, and community education.

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 - 35-40 hours per week) :

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

September 16 20, 2024

Please do not apply if you cannot attend both training sessions.

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.

Preferred experience is to have at least one year in recovery or lived experience.*

AmeriCorps specific applications are available for completion here :

Last updated : 2024-05-21