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AmeriCorps Member, Public Health AmeriCorps  

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 meaningful professional experience.  
 

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 900 hours of service in exchange for leadership and professional development, a modest stipend, and a $3697.50 education award .  
 

Work location : Portland OR. 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 
  

Requirements

• Must be able to serve approximately 40+ hours with start dates between 2/19/2024 to 3/25/2024 
  
• 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 Oregon 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, f lexible when priorities change   
  
• Process driven and able to navigate different virtual platforms/technology  
  
• Previous experience as a Red Cross or youth volunteer is a plus  
  
• Bilingual language skills in Spanish  are not required, but highly desired  
  

Benefits

• Invaluable experience with a nationally and internationally respected 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 $3697.50 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)
  

For more information on service through AmeriCorps, visit:

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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