Overview

National Health Corps (NHC) is an AmeriCorps National Service program that recruits, trains, and places paid volunteers in resource-limited organizations called "host sites." With support from a grant from AmeriCorps, NHC's members help build healthy communities by providing essential health education and access services to individuals throughout the United States. A key priority for the NHC program is to eliminate health disparities and the underlying structural oppression that perpetuates them.

Member Benefits:

• $20,000 living stipend (gross); distributed in even, taxable payments twice a month
• $6,895 education award upon successful completion of program
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage, childcare allowance (if applicable), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits
• Enrollment in the AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program (MAP) for accessible, free mental health services
• Loan forbearance on qualified student loans

Member Duties

• Each NHC Pittsburgh member is placed at a host site where they fulfill most of their service hours. Host sites include federally qualified health centers, community-based organizations, school-based health centers, and other non-profit organizations. Throughout their service term, members also plan and participate in group service projects and national service days in collaboration with other volunteer organizations.

Member Qualifications:

To apply, NHC members need to meet certain AmeriCorps eligibility criteria. These include:

• Members must be at least 18 years of age by the start of service.
• Members must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents.
• Members must pass relevant AmeriCorps & NHC Pittsburgh required background checks.
• Members must have achieved a high school diploma or GED by the start of service.
• Members must not have previously served four AmeriCorps State or National terms.

Please apply on the National Health Corps website, www.nationalhealthcorps.org, or contact nhcpittsburgh@alleghenycounty.us for more information.

This is a full-time commitment for 42-46 weeks starting on August 26th, 2024.