National Health Corps San Francisco Member
How to Apply:
Applicants must complete an online application on the National Health Corps application site. Visit https://my.nationalhealthcorps.org create an account and complete an application. All applicants must submit a minimum of 2 references to move through the recruitment process. Applications received through Handshake will not be processed.
NHC San Francisco positions are contingent upon AmeriCorps funding. NHC is awaiting funding confirmation, but will accept applications in the meantime. Please complete our NHC Contact Form for updates regarding our 2026-2027 Application and Program. If you have any questions, please contact nhcsfinfo@sfccc.org.
About:
The National Health Corps (NHC) is a public health-focused national service program that aims to improve health outcomes for all with health and wellness education, benefits, and services, while developing tomorrow's compassionate health leaders. NHC members receive a living allowance* and other benefits.
NHC members commit to a 46-week, 1700-hour service term. National Health Corps has program locations across the United States. Learn more about NHC at nationalhealthcorps.org.
The NHC San Francisco program is seeking members to serve with local clinics and organizations (hereafter referred to as Host Sites).
Examples of previous Host Site Partners include, but are not limited to:
- Curry Senior Center ***
- HealthRIGHT 360 **
- San Francisco Department of Public Health – Dental Services and Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health **
- San Francisco Health Network Food Pharmacy – Food As Medicine Collaborative **
- San Francisco Department of Public Health – Value-Based Care Team **
- San Francisco Department of Public Health – Whole Person Integrated Care Team **
Regardless of whether a position desires, but doesn’t require, a second language, we highly encourage you to apply if the position(s) is of interest to you, even if you do not speak the desired language.
Responsibilities:
NHC Members may have a variety of responsibilities at their Host Sites which include:
- Developing and delivering community health intervention workshops
- Helping older adults use technology to improve their health
- Connect new and existing patients to Medicated Assisted Treatment providers for people with opioid and prescription drug overuse disorders.
- Distributing fresh produce and providing nutrition education to health center patients
- Outreach and screening of potential participants, supporting on-site preventive and urgent health care, providing connections to primary care.
- Participating in COVID-19 vaccine distribution, case investigation, contact tracing, and client education
NHC Members, in addition to the above Host Site responsibilities, will:
- Partake in monthly/semi-monthly training and professional development sessions around public health knowledge and practice skills.
- Collect data and assess quality of services provided to patients/clients to improve services throughout and beyond their service term.
- Participate in professional development committees addressing communications, teambuilding, recruitment, service, and training at NHC.
- Contribute to program-wide communications efforts by writing blogs/creating vlogs and sharing their experiences through NHC social media.
- Volunteer with local organizations to serve the community outside of Host Site responsibilities.
Visit nationalhealthcorps.org to read about past and current openings. Some positions will be the same or similar in the coming Service Term (Fall 2026).
Requirements:
Interested applicants must meet the following:
- Be at least 18+ years old at the start of their Service Term.
- Have obtained a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Be a U.S. national or Lawful Permanent Resident.
- Cannot have completed 4+ prior AmeriCorps Service Terms.
Benefits:
- Basic Living Allowance *
- Basic Health, Vision, and Dental Care
- Networking
- Shadowing Opportunities
Additional Information:
* Living Allowance varies by Program Location.
** Proficiency in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin is helpful, but not required. All applicants are highly encouraged to apply, regardless of language fluency.
*** Elementary, Conversational or Full Proficiency or Bilingual Proficiency in Cantonese is highly desired, but not required. All applicants are highly encouraged to apply, regardless of language fluency.