AmeriCorps Mental Health Volunteer/Intern

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The AmeriCorps Mental Health Volunteer/Intern will work closely with the ASC Deputy Director to support state service commissions and AmeriCorps programs with identify mental health resources for AmeriCorps members. In addition, the volunteer/intern will assist ASC with the implementation of the ASC AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program. The volunteer/intern will work independently and report directly to the Deputy Director. S/he will participate in regular meetings (in-person or by phone); participate in an orientation; and communicate regularly with the Deputy Director and ASC team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (negotiable depending on areas of interest/expertise):

• Facilitate focus groups of existing participating programs and programs that did not participate to seek feedback on the pilot ASC Member Assistance Program (MAP). Develop a report with recommendations on strategies to improve the program in its second year
• Develop regular communication to participating MAP programs to encourage/remind members about available services
• Call every participating program to check-in about any questions they have about the program
• Assist in responding to questions from programs about MAP
• Research and compile low-cost or free mental health resources (outside of MAP) that could be used by AmeriCorps programs
• Research and compile low-cost or free trainings (or trainers) related to mental health for programs to access and learn from
• Other duties as assigned related to ASC mental health programming

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Familiarity or interest in mental health issues
• Familiarity or willingness to learn about AmeriCorps
• Good verbal and written skills
• Collaborative
• Self-starter
• Ability to effectively manage time and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to define and work to deadlines
• Business Savvy
• Understand mission of America’s Service Commissions
• Present professional, but friendly posture
• Maintain high ethics with communications and daily work task

TIMEFRAME:

• Length of commitment: Estimated total hours: 2-8 hours per week, year-round (negotiable)
• Scheduling will be at the discretion of volunteer/intern with input from Deputy Director
• Specific days/times needed: Flexible based on other volunteer/intern’s availability

WORKSITE: This is a volunteer opportunity, to be completed using the volunteer’s own technology equipment and/or software, phone, and Internet connection. Deputy Director is available to meet Volunteer/Intern regularly via web meetings or in-person in Des Moines, IA.

BENEFITS:
* Learn about AmeriCorps and national service
* Learn about afterschool programming
* Potential reference for job well done
* College course credit (as applicable through your college)
* Opportunity to apply skills and gain experience
* Support mission of America’s Service Commissions to promote national service and increases awareness of AmeriCorps State programs across the United States and territories

HOW TO APPLY: Send your resume along with a statement of interest and your related skills/availability to Rachel Bruns, Deputy Director, at rbruns@statecommissions.org.