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Equal Heart AmeriCorps Member

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ORGANIZATION: EQUAL HEART

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Reduce hunger and food waste in Dallas by helping provide free groceries for families affected by poverty through our Direct-to-Door program.

Must complete official application here: www.equalheart.org/jobs

We are looking for dedicated individuals to serve as Hunger ReliefAmeriCorps Members with our Direct-to-Door mobile food pantry.Members gain valuable experience in non-profit programming by working in a team to lead pick-ups and sorting of food donations to distribute to families at low income apartment complexes around DFW.

Requirements:

  • Age 17 or older
  • US citizen or permanent resident
  • Complete a minimum of 1,200 community service hours (approx. 32 hours/week)
  • Available all day Mon- Fri approx. 7am- 4pm
  • Able to start on September 3rd
  • Must be available through May 22nd, 2020

Benefits:

  • $12,312 Total Living Allowance
  • $4,266.50 Education Award, distributed after successful completion of the program and can be used for existing student loans or future education expenses like tuition and books
  • Experience in the service sector
  • Members who are age 21+ and willing to drive our van receive a bonus in addition to the base pay above

Successful candidates should be:

  • organized,
  • self-motivated,
  • able and willing to do daily manual labor
  • interested in making a difference in the Dallas community

Great opportunity for students taking night classes or recent college graduates looking for experience in the non-profit sector.

What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is a national community service program allowing individuals to give back to their community and get paid for it!

Must complete official application here: www.equalheart.org/jobs

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About EQUAL HEART

Location:

4848 LEMMON AVE 513, DALLAS, TX 75219, US

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to support people in times of adversity. Our Vision is that misfortune is overcome through shared response because the humanity and courage in each individual is recognized. Our Path is to first recognize that each person, no matter their circumstances of birth or fortune, is created equal. That in our hearts we all have the same dreams, aspirations and hopes. For ourselves and for our children.

Description

We deliver federally funded meals free of charge to children at after-school and summer sites throughout the country. In Dallas, TX, we also provide nutritious food to families year round with our Mobile Food Access Network. Additionally, we engage and empower individuals to facilitate our programs through AmeriCorps.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Hunger
Community, Environment, Hunger

WHEN

Tue Sep 03, 2019 - Fri May 22, 2020
07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

WHERE

2862 Nagle StDallas, TX 75220

(32.863426,-96.87594)
 

SKILLS

  • Customer Acquisition
  • Merchandising
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 17
  • Orientation or Training
  • Available all day Mon- Fri approx. 7am- 4pm Able to start on September 3rd Must be available through May 22nd, 2020
  • Age 17 or older US citizen or permanent resident Complete a minimum of 1,200 community service hours (approx. 32 hours/week) Available all day Mon- Fri approx. 7am- 4pm Able to start on September 3rd Must be available through May 22nd, 2020

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