americorps program introduction

AmeriCorps Program Introduction

Joint program between WPHCA & WPHA

Multi-Site Design O Members are located throughout the

state, not serving together at one organization or in one community

Wisconsin HealthCorpsProgram Goals

O Increase access to primary careO Provide health educationO Promote public and community

health workforce development by providing members with an intensive year of service and professional development in a health care setting

Professional Development Opportunities

O Monthly trainings provided by the Program, 4 of which are face to face. Members will also see each other during the group service project and a “closing ceremonies”

O Opportunities to attend professional conferences (WPHA or WPHCA Annual Conferences)

O Job shadowing opportunities either on-site or through another program host site

Member ExpectationsO Complete 1700 hours of service over

the course of the program year (36 hours/week)

O Attend member orientation and all program trainings and events

O Program is geared towards those who are considering a career in public or community health

O Members represent their Host Sites and the Program professionally at all times

Member BenefitsO Living allowance of up to $13,000O Health Insurance (if eligible)O Dental Insurance (if eligible)O Child Care Benefits (if eligible)O Education Award of $5,550 upon

completion of 1700 hoursO Loan forbearance and interest

repayment on qualified student loansO Year-long immersion experience in

public or community health

Minimum Requirements

To join AmeriCorps, members must:

O Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

O Have a social security cardO Have a high school diplomaO Consent to a state background check

and FBI fingerprinting

Frequently Asked QuestionsO Q: Do I get to choose where my application

is sent?O Q: Am I able to obtain additional

employment during my term of service?

A: Yes, your application can be sent to as many host sites as you would like.

A: Yes, you are able to work other jobs during your AmeriCorps service term so long as they do not interfere with your service requirements.