Public Health AmeriCorps Member (Half-Term)

To apply, please visit: http://bit.ly/americorps-redcross

Recent graduate? Veteran? Or looking for an opportunity to explore a new career path?

Our AmeriCorps program is looking for passionate individuals who want to make a significant impact on others through public service while gaining professional experience in a meaningful way.

AmeriCorps is a short-term, national service opportunity that involves working with non-profit agencies to meet the critical needs of communities. The American Red Cross hosts a multi-state AmeriCorps program that focuses on engaging volunteers and providing emergency readiness education to mitigate risk in vulnerable communities that are disproportionally affected by negative outcomes following a disaster. Our Half-term Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) members dedicate 900 hours of service in exchange for leadership and professional development, a modest stipend, and a $3697.50 education award.

Location: Riverside, CA. This is an in-person role with regional travel.

Main duties:

• Identify and conduct outreach within the communities we serve and at partner locations to recruit a diverse pool of volunteers
• Complete and assist volunteers in navigating the onboarding process to engage as a Red Cross volunteer
• Support communities through the delivery of preparedness presentations and hands-only CPR instruction
• Support the recovery of individuals impacted by public health and disaster-related emergencies

Qualifications:

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Must be able to serve approximately 40+ hours per week for 5.5 months. Program dates available between 2/17/2025 and 7/25/2025
• Minimum of 18 years old
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Holds a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Applicants who currently reside outside of California should be prepared to relocate if selected for the position.
• Relocation assistance and housing is not provided by the program.

Desirable Qualities

• Experience working with volunteers
• Willingness to serve outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of collaborating with diverse groups of people both digitally and in-person
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple, competing priorities and deadlines
• Team-oriented and willing to help others without being directed to do so
• Passionate about community outreach and education to build resiliency
• Excellent ability to navigate problems with energy and a positive attitude, flexible when priorities change
• Process driven and able to navigate different virtual platforms/technology
• Bilingual language skills in Spanish are not required but are highly desired

Benefits:

• Invaluable experience with a nationally and internationally respected humanitarian organization
• The opportunity to build your network and accrue professional development skills, including communication, project management, leadership ability and interpersonal effectiveness
• Extensive opportunities for Red Cross and Public Health training
• A bi-weekly stipend of $1,108.70, paid every other Friday
• Upon successful completion, a $3,697.50 education award to pay off student loans or towards new education costs
• Health care and dental coverage - we cover the monthly premiums
• May qualify for student loan forbearance for federal student loans and childcare assistance
• May qualify for SNAP benefits (approx. $200-$250 per month towards food)

To apply, please visit: http://bit.ly/americorps-redcross

For more information on service through AmeriCorps, visit: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/what-americorps

NON-DISCRIMINATION PUBLIC NOTICE: This program's recruitment is conducted without regard to race, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, genetic information, military service, national origin, disability, age, gender, religion, or political affiliation.