Foster Grandparent Program in Broome County

 

 

 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:  

  • 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

 

 

Full-Time Positions

There are still some full-time AmeriCorps positions available immediately. Most full-time positions have October 2009 start dates

 

Full-time members provide 1710 hours of service and serve full time for 11-12 months.  Living allowance ($11,800), education award ($4,725), health insurance and college loan forbearance provided.  Click here to find out about the full-time positions we have available.


 

 

 

Part-Time Positions

There are part-time AmeriCorps positions still available as well as a variety of part-time opportunities for Fall (to begin October 2009). Also position descriptions are available for openings this Winter.

 

Living allowance and education awards for these positions are pro-rated as follows:

 

907 Hour Position

455 Hour Position

303 Hour Position

Living Allowance

$6,000

$3,000

$2,000

Education Award

$2,362

$1,250

$1,000

 

College loan forbearance is provided.  There is no health insurance provided for part time positions. Click here to find out about available part-time positions.

 

 

Education Award Only Positions

Education award 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

 

 

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/