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Rural
Health Service Corps
Full and Part Time
AmeriCorps
Positions Available
Successful applicants, must be between the
ages of 18 and 25, and will demonstrate the following proficiencies
and values:
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 An interest in, and commitment to, health
and/or rural communities and people
- Evidence of current and/or past volunteer
service activities
- Communication skills, including writing
and verbal communication with clarity and accuracy
- Self direction: Members must be
self-directed and show evidence of their ability to work
independently and efficiently
- Applicants must be US citizens or
permanent residents, and they must have their high school
diploma or GED
Rural Health Service Corps Benefits include:
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Full-Time
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Part-Time
Options |
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1710 Hour
Position |
907 Hour
Position |
455 Hour
Position |
303 Hour
Position |
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Living
Allowance |
$11,800 |
$6,000 |
$3,000 |
$2,000 |
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Education
Award |
$4,725 |
$2,362 |
$1,250 |
$1,000 |
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Health Insurance
provided for Full Time Members |
NO Health Insurance provided for Part-Time Positions |
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College loan forbearance is available |
College loan forbearance is available |
Education Award Only Positions
Education award ($1000-$1250) and college loan forbearance
available. These positions are excellent for enhancing skills
and can be paired with academic internships. Earn an education
award while fulfilling academic requirements and gaining experience.
Click here to find out about
available education award positions for the current program year.
Apply
Online
To apply for any of the
Rural Health Service Corps positions,
use our online application, which can be found at this
address:
http://www.ruralhealthnetwork.org/americorps.asp
If you have questions,
contact Danielle Berchtold, Director
of RHSC:
DBerchtold@ruralhealthnetwork.org
607-692-7669
Rural Health Network of SCNY
PO Box
416
2663
Main Street
Whitney Point NY 13862 |
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The Rural Health Service
Corps is an AmeriCorps National Service Program administered by
the Rural Health Network of South Central New York. The purpose of
the Rural Health Service Corps is to provide meaningful service and
learning opportunities for young people committed to improving the
health and lives of those living in South Central New York State.
The mission of the Rural Health Network of
South Central New York (RHNSCNY) is to promote and improve the
health of rural communities and strengthen each community's capacity
to respond to health needs by reducing barriers and improving access
and use of health and human services through advocacy, communication
and partnerships. The RHNSCNY serves Delaware, Tioga and rural
Broome County.
For more information on the Rural Health
Network of South Central New York, visit our website:
http://www.ruralhealthnetwork.org/
To learn more about AmeriCorps, visit the
national website:
http://www.americorps.gov/
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