APPLY NOW FOR AMERICORP OPENINGS – APPLICATIONS DUE BY JULY 20th:
WHY ME:
As a full time OCAC Americorps Member you can earn a taxable education award of $4725 to cover the costs of education or to repay qualified student loans, a taxable stipend of up to $11,400 dollars (members only receive a stipend while serving) and may be eligible for medical insurance, loan forbearance and childcare. Beyond these benefits, all members have the opportunity to gain skills, take on leadership roles, work with partners, build networks and focus on Getting Things Done.
TELL ME MORE:
The Oregon Community Action Corps will have 24 AmeriCorps positions in community action agencies around the state during the 2009 - 2010 service term. Oregon Community Action Corps positions focus on food security, financial literacy, employment and skills training, healthcare access, social services, and volunteer coordination. All positions are full-time (40 hours a week). Two of those positions are in Central Oregon through NeighborImpact and one in partnership through NeighborImpact and Volunteer Insights. Members will serve 1700 hours over an 11 month period. Service begins August 24 with a 3 day orientation.
HOW DO I APPLY:
To Apply for Oregon Community Action Corps AmeriCorps Positions:
Step 1: Browse the three position descriptions and select positions of interest.
Step 2: Apply through My AmeriCorps for positions of interest by clicking on "Advanced Opportunity Search" then search by Program Name: "OCAC" (for Oregon Community Action Corps AmeriCorps Positions)
Step 3: E-mail Resume and Cover Letter to NeighborImpact or Volunteer Insights Organization Contact listed in the position descriptions.
NeighborImpact - Health Access Navigator
(Click for position description) |
Provide and track information and referrals to families for public health benefits, free/low-cost clinics, and health care resources within NeighborImpact case management programs. Assist in the development and maintain electronic communication forum to assist staff in sharing health access tips. Monitor health access communications and share information/tips as needed. |
Contact: Keri Podell,
Services Planning Specialist,
541-548-2380, Ext. 135,
kerip [at] neighborimpact.org,
2303 SW First Street, Redmond, OR 97756 |
NeighborImpact - Volunteer Coordinator (Click for position description) |
Recruit, coordinate, support and engage low income individuals as volunteers in Early Care and Education programs. (Serves Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties) |
Contact: Elaine Salmonson,
HR Manager, NeighborImpact,
elaines [at] neighborimpact.org
541-548-2380 x115; 2303
SW First Street, Redmond, Oregon |
NeighborImpact and Volunteer Insights - Volunteer Center Project Coordinator (Click for position description) |
Help start a new volunteer center to serve Central Oregon. Recruit member agencies, recruit and refer volunteers, participate in select service projects, and assess strategies. (Serves Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties) |
Contact: Betsy Warriner,
betsy [at ] volunteerinsight.org,
541-317-9065;
Volunteer Insights;
920 NW Bond Street, #208, Bend, Oregon |
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