AmeriCorps Member

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AmeriCorps Somerset County is a volunteer program dedicated to improving the health and well-being of low-income seniors and adults. Members work with non-profit organizations conducting outreach in rural communities to provide health education and link people with health and social resources. We focus on increasing access to primary care, food support services, and volunteer opportunities. Members may also train to facilitate group health education classes. Members commit to at least 450 hours of service.

Qualifications: * Self-motivated with a high degree of flexibility. * Clear, concise oral and written communication. * Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan & implement projects effectively. * Be willing to have a full FBI and SBI background check as well as a National Sex Offender Search check. * Be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment. * Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. * Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency (requirement waived if currently enrolled in high school).

Essential Functions include the ability to: * Quickly establish rapport and develop trusting one-on-one service relationships. * Work independently as well as part of a team. * Ability to use computers and tablets, basic word processing skills * Be able to serve consistently and reliably. * Abide by all AmeriCorps service rules and service provisions.

Benefits and Terms: * A taxable living allowance of $3,132 for a year of service * Upon successful completion of a term of service, eligible members receive an education award of an amount up to $1,538. The education award can be used to repay qualified student loans or for further education in an accredited institution of higher learning, vocational or trade school. Members who are aged 55+ at the time of service may gift their education award to a child or grandchild. The education award is taxable in the year that it is used. * Loan forbearance. (After successful completion of a term of service, AmeriCorps may pay a portion or all of the accrued interest on qualified loans, which is taxable.) * Mileage reimbursement for travel between program sites, meetings and/or assignments. * Professional development, trainings and networking opportunities.

This project is sponsored by the Maine Commission for Community Service (MCCS). MCCS builds capacity and sustainability in Maine's volunteer and service communities. Funding for the AmeriCorps Somerset County Program is provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Accommodation arrangements must be requested in advance by contacting the Project Manager.