Public Health AmeriCorps Member - American Red Cross

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Recruiting Organization: AmeriCorps - American Red Cross

Recent graduate? Veteran? Or looking for an opportunity to explore a new career path?

Our AmeriCorps program is looking for passionate individuals who want to make a significant impact on others through public service while gaining professional experience in a meaningful way.

AmeriCorps is a short-term, national service opportunity that involves working with non-profit agencies to meet the critical needs of communities. The American Red Cross hosts a multi-state AmeriCorps program that focuses on engaging volunteers and providing emergency readiness education to mitigate risk in vulnerable communities that are disproportionally affected by negative outcomes following a disaster. Our Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) members dedicate 1,700 hours of service in exchange for leadership and professional development, a modest stipend, and a $6,895 education award.

Location: Various opportunities in 6 states: AK, HI, OR, WA, MT, ID. This is an in-person role with regional travel.

Main duties:

• Identify and conduct outreach within the communities we serve and at partner locations to recruit a diverse pool of volunteers
• Complete and assist volunteers in navigating the onboarding process to engage as a Red Cross volunteer
• Support communities through the delivery of preparedness presentations and hands-only CPR instruction
• Support the recovery of individuals impacted by public health and disaster-related emergencies

Qualifications:

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Must be able to serve approximately 40+ hours per week between 9/18/2023 to 7/26/2024
• Minimum of 18 years old
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Holds a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Applicants who currently reside outside of [insert state] should be prepared to relocate if selected for the position

Desirable Qualities

• Experience working with volunteers
• Willingness to serve outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of collaborating with diverse groups of people both digitally and in-person
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple, competing priorities and deadlines
• Team-oriented and willing to help others without being directed to do so
• Passionate about community outreach and education to build resiliency
• Excellent ability to navigate problems with energy and a positive attitude, flexible when priorities change
• Process driven and able to navigate different virtual platforms/technology
• Bilingual language skills in [insert language] are not required but are highly desired

Benefits:

• Invaluable experience with a nationally and internationally respected humanitarian organization
• The opportunity to build your network and accrue professional development skills, including communication, project management, leadership ability and interpersonal effectiveness
• Extensive opportunities for Red Cross and Public Health training
• A bi-weekly stipend of $869.57, paid every other Friday
• Upon successful completion, a $6,895.00 education award to pay off student loans or towards new education costs
• Health care and dental coverage - we cover the monthly premiums
• May qualify for student loan forbearance for federal student loans and childcare assistance
• May qualify for SNAP benefits (approx. $200-$250 per month towards food)

Apply at: https://bit.ly/americorps-redcross

For more information on service through AmeriCorps, visit: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/what-americorps

NON-DISCRIMINATION PUBLIC NOTICE: This program's recruitment is conducted without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, gender, religion, or political affiliation.

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Training ProvidedFalse

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Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring