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AmeriCorps Member, Public Health AmeriCorps
Recent graduate? Veteran? Or looking for an opportunity to explore a new career path?
Our AmeriCorps program is looking for passionate individuals who want to make a significant impact on others through public service while gaining meaningful professional experience.
AmeriCorps is a short-term, national service opportunity that involves working with non-profit agencies to meet the critical needs of communities.
The American Red Cross hosts a multi-state AmeriCorps program that focuses on engaging volunteers and providing emergency readiness education to mitigate risk in vulnerable communities that are disproportionally affected by negative outcomes following a disaster.
Our Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) members dedicate 1,700 hours of service in exchange for leadership and professional development, a modest stipend, and a $6,895 education award .
Work location : Anchorage AK. This
Anchorage AK. This
is an in-person role with regional travel
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For more information on service through AmeriCorps, visit : https : / / www.nationalservice.gov / programs / americorps / what-americorps
NON-DISCRIMINATION PUBLIC NOTICE : This program’s recruitment is conducted without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, gender, religion or political affiliation.
Requirements
Minimum Eligibility Requirements Must be able to serve approximately 40 hours per week for 5.5 months. Program dates from 9 / 16 / 2024 - 7 / 25 / 2025 Minimum of 18 years old Able to pass a criminal background check Holds a High School Diploma or GED Must be a U.
S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident Possess a valid driver’s license Applicants who currently reside outside of Washington should be prepared to relocate, if selected for the position Desirable Qualities Experience working with volunteers Willingness to serve outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple, competing priorities and deadlines Team-oriented and willing to help others without being directed to do so Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of collaborating with diverse groups of people both digitally and in-person Passionate about community outreach and education to build resiliency Excellent ability to navigate problems with energy and a positive attitude, flexible when priorities change Previous experience as a Red Cross or youth volunteer is a plus Bilingual language skills in Spanish are not required, but highly desired
Last updated : 2024-07-16
Full Time
$65k-95k (estimate)
07/11/2024
08/25/2024