Build Capacity at the American Red Cross: AmeriCorps Members Needed!: Kentucky Region AmeriCorps Mem
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Kentucky Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Serve alongside paid and volunteer staff, provide direct service to clients of the American Red Cross through the accomplishment of Red Cross Corps goals and objectives. AmeriCorps members will complete projects that enhance organizational service delivery, and expand community resources while developing their professional skill base. Red Cross Corps members commit to serving full-time (approximately 40 hrs/week) for 11 months with a minimum of 1700 hours.
OPEN TIME DAYS
AmeriCorps members are full-time and expected to serve a minimum of 1,700 hours during their 11-month term of service. Members must be available during normal business hours, Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of this program, there will be times when members are required to serve after normal hours including nights and weekends, sometimes on short notice.
- Receive the training required to be successful in their position
- Be alerted to professional development opportunities and provided time to participate in those opportunities (20 of member time training & professional development)
- Have an onsite supervisor available for member support
- Be treated as part of the staff
- Receive two formal evaluations (midyear and endyear)
- Make an impact on the community in which they serve
- Hold a position that does not displace or supplant staff or volunteers
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About American Red Cross - Kentucky Region
Location:
510 E Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether itﾒs one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1450 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40511
DATE POSTED
August 9, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 11 month term of service