Healing Action Network AmeriCorps State Service Opportunities
Immerse yourself in projects that respond to community needs. You will serve hand-in-hand with organizations improving the lives of people and creating change that lasts.
AmeriCorps State members address critical community needs. This program focuses on providing trauma-informed services and survivor-centered care at various community organizations.
AmeriCorps State Members can make a difference by assisting in one or more of the following areas:
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Counseling
- Referring to resources
- Drop-In Center staffing Intake Assessments
- Other direct service duties
AmeriCorps State Members provide direct services to participants.
What are the Benefits?
Make a difference
Leave your mark on
one or many
communities through
your service.
Financial benefits
Earn a modest living
allowance (benefits
vary by program).
Professional development
Gain valuable
professional
experience, receive
training and/or
certifications, and
grow your network.
Current AmeriCorps State Openings
Healing Action Service Coordinator
Serving with AmeriCorps State
Benefits
Whether you’re looking for a way to spend a gap year or gain post-graduate experience, you can help address the public health needs of local communities across the nation. Build your resume and gain valuable benefits to kickstart your career.
Benefits
- Education award (applicable to higher education or student loan forgiveness)
- Student loan deferment / forbearance
- Living allowance
- Hands-on experience
- Training from experts
Healing Action Network Benefits
AmeriCorps State Members receive many benefits including:
- On-site training on human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation awareness
- Networking opportunities with other AmeriCorps members and agencies
- Monthly check-ins with Volunteer Service Link AmeriCorps staff
- Bi-annual Days of Services events where many AmeriCorps members come together to do community service such as working in a food pantry.
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Mileage Reimbursement
- A bi-weekly stipend (TOTAL stipend amounts listed below)
- 300 hour commitment – $500 stipend
- 675 hour commitment- $1,000 stipend
- Education Award to be paid directly to a college or university, or to a student loan provider (Total education award amounts listed below)
- 300 hour commitment – $1,565.08 education award
- 675 hour commitment – $2,817.14 education award
Eligibility
To serve in AmeriCorps State, you must:
- be 18 years or older (no upper age limit)
- be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien
Questions?
Contact Kortney Hudzik at [email protected]
