Description
Ready for a life-changing year of service? Join our AmeriCorps program this summer to help nonprofits throughout Kentucky end the threat of homelessness and provide affordable housing solutions for everyone!
Homes for All AmeriCorps program provides the perfect opportunity to gain resume-boosting skills while helping families and households secure and maintain safe, healthy, affordable housing. An AmeriCorps position can also work as a practicum placement.
Highlands Housing Corporation is seeking an AmeriCorps Volunteer in a construction position who can provide noew home construction, repair construction, and weatherization projects.
AmeriCorps Volunteers commit to a one-year term of service beginning in September and serve 1700 hours by August 31st, 2027. Volunteers receive a living allowance of $20,400, money for college or student loans in the amount of $7,445, health insurance, childcare assistance (if income eligible), loan forbearance, student loan interest payments, training, and professional and personal development.
Activities:
Benefits:
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$20,400 living allowance paid bi-weekly
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$7,445 education award to pay for student loans, tuition, training
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Health insurance (premium paid by us)
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Student loan forbearance and interest paid
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10 personal/vacation days
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10 sick days
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10 holidays
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Professional development
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Training
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Workers’ compensation coverage
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Member assistance program
Other Information:
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1700 hours to be served by the individual by August 31st, 2027
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The daily schedule is agreed upon between Volunteer and site supervisor
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Some overnight travel and stays for training and service projects required
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AmeriCorps placements can double as practicum/internship
Requirements
- Willingness to provide information to complete and undergo a National Service Criminal History Check
- Be at least 17 years of age at the start of service
- High school diploma or GED
- Citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
- Willingness to travel periodically
