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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAS AMERICORPS OPPORTUNITIES IN CONNECTICUT
ORGANIZATION: Habitat for Humanity International - Atlanta, GA
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4 people are interested
Start YOUR next chapter with Habitat for Humanity
Be the change YOU want to see in the world; let it begin with Habitat
Each year, like minded individuals choose to share what they’ve learned through their educational and life experiences to create real impact and change in communities around the nation with Habitat for Humanity and in partnership with the AmeriCorps National and VISTA programs.
Make service a part of YOUR story
As a Habitat AmeriCorps National or VISTA AmeriCorps member, you will bring your unique knowledge, experience, and skillsets to help empower others. You will serve at a local Habitat affiliate, providing direct or indirect service that creates lasting change and directly impacts families through a 10 ½ - 12 month service opportunity.
Do something YOU love; we’ve done it, so can You!
Habitat AmeriCorps members receive many benefits of service, including...
- Life changing, memorable experience
- Professional development
- Living allowance and health benefit
- Assistance with student loans (Segal AmeriCorps Education Award and possible loan deferment)
To see all of our AmeriCorps opportunities click on this link http://www.habitat.org/americorpsand click the "See All" tab and to see just our opportunities in this state, simply click on the state in the map on the top right and they will appear in the lower section of the page
About Habitat:
Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. Habitat for Humanity has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia, and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and Caribbean work and Bratislava, Slovakia for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
Habitat for Humanity engages people of all ages and backgrounds in addressing community needs.
More opportunities with Habitat for Humanity International - Atlanta, GA
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About Habitat for Humanity International - Atlanta, GA
Location:
270 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 1300, Atlanta, GA 30303, US
Mission Statement
Habitat for Humanity International's vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Anchored by the conviction that housing provides a path out of poverty, since 1976 Habitat has helped more than 5 million people through home construction, rehabilitation and repairs and by increasing access to improved shelter through products and services. Habitat also advocates to improve access to decent and affordable shelter and offers a variety of housing support services that enable families with limited means to make needed improvements on their homes as their time and resources allow. As a nonprofit Christian housing organization, Habitat works in more than 70 countries and welcomes people of all races, religions and nationalities to partner in its mission.
Description
Habitat for Humanity offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities both domestic and abroad. From our short-term Global Village and Collegiate Challenge trips to our long-term RV Care-A-Vanners and AmeriCorps programs there's something for everyone, so come volunteer with us!
- Global Village is your gateway to serving with Habitat for Humanity in more than 40 countries. You'll experience the country like a local, with the locals. For an updated list of current trips and locations visit our website and start your journey today!
- Collegiate Challenge is a one-week program offered year-round that’ll leave you and your friends with an incredible experience you'll never forget. All you need is five or more friends ages 16-25, then select a location you're interested in traveling to. No experience is needed, so grab five friends and sign up for a Collegiate Challenge trip today!
- If the open road calls to you, the RV Care-A-Vanners are for you. This volunteer program invites anyone who travels by recreational vehicle to make Habitat part of your journey, or even your destination!
- Through the AmeriCorps program, members who serve at Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the US bring unique knowledge, experience, and skill sets to help further our mission and goals. An AmeriCorps member helps at a local Habitat affiliate, providing direct or indirect service that creates lasting change and directly impacts families through a 10 to 12 month service opportunity.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
1542 Barnum Ave.Bridgeport, CT 06610
DATE POSTED
May 2, 2016
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REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training