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AmeriCorps in Wisconsin
Recruitment Newsletter
July 2018
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This month's Recruitment Newsletter focuses on member spotlights and
position openings at AmeriCorps programs in Wisconsin!
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A New Recruitment Resource!
Are you interested in learning more about AmeriCorps? Or are you ready to join, and have questions about which program is right for you?
Contact us! We are happy to answer your questions and help you explore through the different
programs available.
We look forward to speaking with you!
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Did you know serving in AmeriCorps can help your future employment opportunities?
500 Employers of National Service are prioritizing the recruitment of AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni!
Employers for National Service connects AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni with employers from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. This is one of the many benefits to serving a term of National Service!
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AmeriCorps Members Get Things Done:
Alex + Y'Noka
Alex and Y'Noka are #GettingThingsDone with middle school youth at the Goodman Community Center in Madison, WI! Alex and Y'Noka guide students through creative projects like knitting and slime-making! They mentor students, with a focus on academic success and higher education. Thank you both for your service!
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Many AmeriCorps programs recruit year-round.
Click here for a pdf version. Below are a few openings that are looking for either immediate hiring, or in the near future. All positions provide a living stipend, as well as an Education Award upon successful completion of the term of service. Please email the program affiliated with each position for more information for additional details and benefits!
1. Wisconsin HealthCorps
The Wisconsin HealthCorps is seeking AmeriCorps members for the 2018-2019 program year. Members serving in the Wisconsin HealthCorps will be placed in Community Health Centers, Public Health Departments, and health focused non-profits performing a variety of roles in the health care system. Their ultimate goal is to improve Wisconsin's communities' knowledge of healthy behaviors, and provide some of Wisconsin's most vulnerable residents the means to access health care. Members will serve for one year providing information on access to care, health insurance, benefits, perform patient call-backs, prepare materials for both individual patients and communities, teach healthy lifestyle courses to community members on eating habits, chronic disease maintenance, and public health concepts.
September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019 - serve minimum of 1700 hours
$13,732 living allowance; $5,920 education award
2. North Central Community Action Program (NCCAP)
NCCAP AmeriCorps is currently accepting applications and inquiries of interest for positions in Wausau, WI for full-time, and part-time positions. AmeriCorps members with NCCAP serve at six different host sites, including four school districts and several local non-profit organizations. Focusing on educational opportunities, positive social interactions, and outreach to underserved populations, AmeriCorps members will provide direct services to youth and their families as mentors and tutors during and after school.
August 2018 - August 2019 - positions include 1700 hours, 1200 hours, and 900 hours
living allowance + education award amounts depend on position's hour requirement
Email:
Steve F.
3. Partners for After School Success (PASS)
PASS is seeking full and half-time AmeriCorps members for the 2018-19 term of service beginning September 4! PASS is an AmeriCorps program serving middle and high school youth with the goal of promoting academic achievement. Members provide 1:1 literacy tutoring, engage youth in community service projects, and facilitate enrichment programming during after school hours to build social-emotional learning skills. Full-time members serve 35 hours per week and half-time members serve 20 hours per week. Service is done at school or community center host sites located in Madison and surrounding communities.
September 4, 2018 - August 2019
- serve minimum 1700 (full-time) or 900 (half-time) hours
Full-time: $14,000 living allowance ($538 bi-weekly, pre-tax); $5,920 education award; Health, dental & vision insurance, childcare support
Half-time: $7,420 living allowance ($285.38 bi-weekly, pre-tax); $2,960 education award
4. Schools of Hope (United Way of Dane County)
Schools of Hope is seeking AmeriCorps members to be placed at local elementary schools in the Madison or Sun Prairie area to serve as both a tutor and a coordinator of community volunteers to serve as reading tutors. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the academic success of the community's children while developing and using your community building, education and project management skills.
The Schools of Hope
Project provides strong support for its members through an experienced team, staff support, ongoing meetings, planning sessions and ongoing training.
September 20, 2018 - August 2, 2019 - serve minimum 1700 hours
Full-year members are paid a total of $13,732 for their year of service; paid every two weeks
$5,920 education award
5. Public Allies Milwaukee
Public Allies Milwaukee is currently seeking young adults from diverse backgrounds who are ready to embrace a lifetime commitment to social justice and build a stronger Milwaukee. Over a 10-month commitment, each Ally serves at a local community organization to build capacity to help that organization achieve its mission, participates in 200+ hours of social justice leadership training and professional development workshops, receives individualized coaching and support, plans and implements large scale service projects, and builds community with a talented and diverse network of community leaders.
Public Allies Milwaukee believes in the power of inclusive leadership to change our community: 87% of Allies are people of color, 15% are parents, 15% identify as LGBTQ, and 50% have obtained a college degree.
Fall 2018-Summer 2019 - serve minimum 1700 hours over ten months
$17,000 living allowance; $5,920 education award
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