Americorps members are matched with a site (our partner organizations) and engage in direct services and capacity-building services to bring out the best in the communities they’re in.
our focus areas:
environmental stewardship
healthy futures
economic opportunity
educational attainment
Learn more about americorps at the national level: americorps.gov
Learn more about our program: wtamu.edu/americorps
Potential Openings:
Data Collection and Analysis Support
Community Data and Analysis
Communications and Outreach
Hereford Food Pantry
Education Support: HS Mentor
Neighborhood Nurse / Community Health Promoter
Rural Mental Health Outreach
Rural Health Capacity Builder
NOTE: We have one, general application. Please specify within the application if you are interested in a specific role that you have seen promoted. This information is helpful to us, but the applicant screening and interview process is the same for all applicants.
ALSO: The positions above are what we are currently recruiting for, but please feel encouraged to apply if service with AmeriCorps interests you. We are always developing new opportunities and trying to find the best matches between applicants and service sites!
REQUIREMENTS
Members must:
- be a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
- be 18 years or older (no upper age limit)
- pass criminal history background checks, including National Sex Offender Public Registry, felony crimes, and an FBI fingerprint check
Ideal qualities of an AmeriCorps member:
- A desire to engage others and work together to solve problems
- A desire to make a difference and create change in the community
- An interest in national and community service
- An awareness of the Panhandle area and its needs
- Someone who wants to "GET THINGS DONE"
BENEFITS
LIVING ALLOWANCE
Paid in monthly increments
The living allowance is not a salary or a wage but designed to support members living expenses during their service year.
SEGAL-EDUCATION AWARD
An Education Award is earned after completion of member hours at the end of service term. The award can be used to pay for educational expenses or student loans.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
September 11th Remembrance Day
Veteran's Day
MLK National Day of Service
AmeriCorps Week
Community Outreach Day
We partner with communitY-based organizations and nonprofits throuGHout the region so individuals can get involved and serve their community.
Connect with us!
americorps@wtamu.edu
www.wtamu.edu/americorps
@wtamericorps
if you have specific questions about the program or becoming a member, contact Laura Seals at lseals@wtamu.edu