AmeriCorps : Get Involved : Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio

What is AmeriCorps?

"AmeriCorps (pronounced Ameri-core) is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 75,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment." – National Service website

AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation of National and Community Service (CNCS) and began in 1994. AmeriCorps is commonly described as a domestic Peace Corps. AmeriCorps members commit to a year of full-time service.

There are three programs under the umbrella of AmeriCorps:

AmeriCorps*State & *National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
AmeriCorps*NCCC (National Community Civilian Corps)

Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio has worked with all three programs over 20 years and will be hosting 6 National Direct members and 1 VISTA member during the 2023-2024 service year.

Available Positions: 2023-2024 Service Year

AmeriCorps National Direct Positions:

Construction Crew Leader (4 positions available; 2 FILLED)*

As a Construction Crew Leader, you will play an integral part in building and repairing homes. You will lead groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers and partner families in construction activities while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment, and you will develop and enhance your own volunteer management and construction skills along the way!

Construction Logistics Crew Leader (1 position available)

As a Construction Logistics Crew Leader, you will play a vital part in creating a smooth flow of building materials and tools to and from project sites while managing volunteers to help you in the process. You will also assist one day on site each week building alongside skilled and unskilled volunteers and partner families in construction activities, while enhancing your own volunteer management and construction skills through out the service year!

Volunteer Services Coordinator (1 position FILLED)

Volunteers provide the hearts, hands, and voices to carry out Habitat’s mission on and off the build site. As a Volunteer Services Coordinator, you will help recruit, train, schedule, and recognize volunteers while growing the volunteer base and advancing individual and group partnerships.

AmeriCorps VISTA positions:

Resource Development VISTA Member (1 position available)

As a Resource Development VISTA Member, you will help with special programmatic initiatives such as increasing donations, creating materials to simplify the ease of donating, and building out educational tools and resources.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What benefits do AmeriCorps members receive?

Tangible Benefits:

Modest living allowance of $17,600 for the service term for National Direct members and $22,881.85 for the service year for VISTA members
Basic health insurance
Training specific to service activities
Childcare for eligible members
Student loan forbearance during term of service
Education Award of $6,895 upon completion of service term
Housing assistance ($300/month for new members and $400/month for returning Habitat AmeriCorps members)

Intangible Benefits:

Chance to help others/perform community service
Explore future job/education interests
Learn about and work with other ethnic/cultural groups
Ability to be apart of a national movement
Meet new people
Put your faith into action
Learn about poverty/poverty housing issues
Get involved with Habitat

Do you currently have AmeriCorps members?

Yes! We currently have 1 AmeriCorps member: 1 Construction Crew Leader.

How do I apply?

Interested applicants should send a resume and thoughtful cover letter to Deb Light.

I’ve submitted my application and resume, now what?

Habitat International and HFHMO will review applications and set up interviews with potential candidates. In the meantime, please direct any additional questions to Deb Light.