What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriCorps Community Training for Overdose Rescue position at AmeriCorps and Careers?
Despite being preventable and treatable, overdoses from heroin and other opioids continue to cause an alarming number of deaths in our region, devastating many in our communities. The AmeriCorps Community Training for Overdose Rescue (ACT) program aims to stop overdose deaths, reduce harm caused by heroin and other opioids, and strengthen community engagement in addressing public health challenges. Our AmeriCorps members are critical in meeting these goals. ACT is a rewarding opportunity for anyone who wants to make a difference. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, and we provide extensive training and professional development for incoming members This is a 6-month, fully in-person 20 hr/week paid service experience between April-November 2026. As part of our program, you can expect to: gain hands-on health education experience, build skills for your future network with public health groups and organizations.
Member Duties : ACT members serve as Overdose Rescue Trainers and teach people in the tri-county area how to provide aid during an overdose emergency to help save lives. ACT members deliver overdose rescue education, raise awareness about opioid use disorder and harm reduction strategies, and distribute overdose rescue kits containing Narcan (an overdose-reversing nasal spray). The ACT program is based at Wayne State University's Center for Urban Studies, and our team serves the tri-county Detroit area (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb counties).
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Public Health AmeriCorps , Education .
Community Outreach , Public Health AmeriCorps , Education .
Skills :
Team Work , Community Organization , Medicine , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking , Leadership , Education , Computers/Technology , Communications , Recruitment , Public Health , First Aid , General Skills .
Team Work , Community Organization , Medicine , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking , Leadership , Education , Computers/Technology , Communications , Recruitment , Public Health , First Aid , General Skills .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
AmeriCorps Community Training for Overdose Rescue
Program Start/End Date
04/27/2026 - 11/08/2026
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
MICHIGAN Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 01/28/2026 To 03/22/2026
To apply :
Phone 3136815207
E-mail jalea.echols@wayne.edu
Website https://www.stopoverdosedeaths.org/join-our-team
Contact
Ja'Lea Echols
5700 Cass Ave
Detroit MI 48202
3136815207
jalea.echols@wayne.edu
https://www.stopoverdosedeaths.org/
Listing ID
128427