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American Red Cross, AmeriCorps Member
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 meaningful professional experience.
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 Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) members dedicate 1,700 hours of service in exchange for leadership and professional development, a modest stipend, and a $6,895 education award.
Work location: Fairbanks AK. This is an in-person role with regional travelMain 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
Requirements
- Must be able to serve approximately 40+ hours per week between 9/18/2023 to 7/26/2024
- 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 Alaska should be prepared to relocate if selected for the position
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
- Previous experience as a Red Cross or youth volunteer is a plus
- Bilingual language skills are not required, but highly desired
Benefits
- Invaluable experience with a nationally and internationally respected 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 $869.57, paid every other Friday
- Upon successful completion, a $6,895.00 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 child care assistance
- May qualify for SNAP benefits (approx. $200-$250 per month towards food)
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, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, gender, religion or political affiliation.
