Listos AmeriCorps Member - Greater LA

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We are looking for self-motivated and passionate individuals to join the Listos AmeriCorps program in the Greater Los Angeles area!

Listos is a disaster preparedness program that is delivered in a format that is both culturally and linguistically appropriate for Latino community. Listos AmeriCorps members will teach basic emergency and disaster readiness to Spanish-speaking members of the community and mentor those who are interested in becoming Listos trainers themselves. Members will serve in a part-time capacity (approximately 30 hours per week) from October 2018 to August 2019, in order to meet the requirement of 1,200 service hours.

TO APPLY: http://bit.ly/ListosLA

Desired Skill Sets:

• Comfortable with public speaking in Spanish and working with all age groups
• Willing to frequently travel within the Greater Los Angeles area
• Independent, self-motivated, creative, and resourceful
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Must have a flexible schedule, including availability during evenings and weekends
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Hold a High School Diploma or GED
• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder)
  
  

• Bi-weekly stipend of $456.52 (before taxes), health and dental coverage, and childcare assistance to those that qualify
• Education Award of $4,144 to use for student loans or future tuition, for members who have completed their term in August 2019 and served the 1,200 hours
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience to advance in school, a future job, or new career by developing professional skills including communication, project management, community organizing, and presentation skills