National Health Corps AmeriCorps Member (paid)

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 :

• 18,700 total living stipend (gross); distributed in even, taxable payments twice a month
• 7,300 Segal education award upon successful completion of program
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage, child care 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 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.

Become a Member

We are seeking a full-time NHC members to serve an average of 40 hours per week. NHC members serve 1700 hours during a 42-46 week service term.

Members provide services including but not limited to :

To apply for NHC, please complete an application at

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

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

For any other information, please visit National Health Corps or contact NHC Pittsburgh at nhcpittsburgh@alleghenycounty.us.