Marysville CA AmeriCorps Member

How to Apply: 

Applicants must complete an online application on the National Health Corps Central California Public Health Leadership application site. Visit my.nationalhealthcorps.org, create an account, and complete an application. All applicants must submit a minimum of 2 references. If moved forward in the process, applications will not be sent to the applicant’s position(s) of choice until the minimum 2 references are completed. 

Applications received through Handshake will not be processed.  

About 

The National Health Corps (NHC) is a public health-focused AmeriCorps National Service program that aims to foster healthy communities by connecting those who need it most 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 Central California program is seeking members to serve with the following clinics and organizations (hereafter referred to as Host Sites): 

Ampla Health  (Marysville) 

Harmony Health  (Marysville) 

Responsibilities: 

NHC AmeriCorps 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.

Assisting the community garden. 

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 vaccine distribution, case investigation, contact tracing, and client education. 

NHC AmeriCorps 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. 

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 

Childcare Assistance 

Member Assistance Program – 24/7 access to telephone mental health counseling services; personal assistant; legal/financial resources; medical advocacy; and life coaching. 

SNAP Enrollment Support 

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon Term Completion 

Loan Forbearance 

Networking 

Additional Information 

*Living Allowance varies by Program Location. Central California has the highest living allowance of the National Health Corps operating sites. 

**Apply to the Public Health Leadership program.