Public Health AmeriCorps Member

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Recruiting Organization: Goodwill Northern New England AmeriCorps Programs

Public Health AmeriCorps members are placed with health agencies

and nonprofits across Maine and New Hampshire to improve access to healthcare

for the most underserved populations. Members will work with these partner

agencies to develop and carry out localized public health interventions that

address issues like access to care, drug abuse and misuse, care for veterans,

health education and mental health initiatives.

Members will be connecting people to care, organizing

volunteers, running health clinics, doing

educational outreach and much more! Through their extensive service

and training, members will gain the experience needed to pursue a career in

public health.

Learn more at : https://goodwillnne.org/programs/americorps/

View open positions: https://goodwillnne.org/programs/americorps/positions/

Benefits to being an AmeriCorps member:

AmeriCorps member benefits vary by program, and may include:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($6,895*)
• Bi-Weekly Living Allowance (approximately $800 bi-weekly; varies depending on location)
• Student Loan Forbearance for eligible federal loans (interest paid by AmeriCorps)
• Health Benefits
• Training and Professional Development
• Food Stamp Eligibility (depending on financial situation)
• Relocation Assistance (VISTA only) $750
• Non-Competitive Eligibility for federal employment (for 1 year after program completion; VISTA only)
• Life Navigator (on-staff licensed counselor for members)

*Individuals are limited to two full Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards in their lifetime

Stipend Provided

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring