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AmeriCorps NCCC - Fall 2012

***As of 3/13/2012, if you apply to this AmeriCorps NCCC Fall 2012 Opportunity, you will also be considered for placement in our NCCC FEMA Corps Program which will start in August of 2012. When you call to schedule your application assessment, please indicate your program preference.*** AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a full-time, team-based residential program for people ages 18-24. Members are assigned to regional campuses, located in Perry Point, MD; Vinton, IA; Vicksburg, MS; Denver, CO; and Sacramento, CA. The mission of AmeriCorps NCCC is to strengthen communities and develop leaders through team-based national and community service. NCCC requires a 10-month commitment of its members, who serve on teams of 8-12 people. Teams are assigned to service projects throughout the region of their campus and can expect to complete between 4-6 projects during their term of service. Service projects are developed in conjunction with sponsoring organizations and address critical needs in the areas of natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, and urban and rural development. ****FEMA Corps Members will focus solely in the areas of disaster response, preparedness, and ongoing recovery activities.**** NCCC's focus on responding to priorities in the area of natural and other disasters includes disaster preparedness, relief and recovery. Everyone serving in NCCC can expect at least one of their projects to be in the area of natural and other disasters. These types of projects can be performed within a member's assigned region or in some cases may be outside of that region. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as selection is continuous and the class may fill before the application deadline. You can learn more about NCCC at www.americorps.gov/nccc and access Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/faq/index.asp.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : A member of the NCCC will perform hands-on service focusing on the areas of natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, and urban and rural development. The NCCC program is a rigorous experience and members are required to participate fully. Members must be able to serve effectively with a team of individuals from, and in, communities of diverse cultural, ethnic, economic, geographic, and educational backgrounds. Members must be able to communicate effectively in the English language with peers, supervisors, staff and other individuals, perform physical labor in stressful environments and adverse weather conditions, serve long hours beyond an eight-hour workday, live in a communal style living space, be flexible to sudden and unexpected changes, be drug free and maintain a drug-free environment, and participate in activities that improve their own personal skills.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Housing , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend .

Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time .

Service Areas :
Homelessness , Education , Hurricane Katrina , Environment , Technology , Community Outreach , Housing , Children/Youth , Health , Disaster Relief , Public Safety , Hunger , Neighborhood Revitalization , Elder Care , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :
General Skills .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps NCCC

Program
AmeriCorps NCCC - Fall 2012

Program Start/End Date
10/09/2012 - 08/01/2013

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Less than High school

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 24

Program Locations	MARYLAND , MISSOURI , MAINE , NORTH CAROLINA , NEW YORK , RHODE ISLAND , WISCONSIN , SOUTH DAKOTA , KANSAS , NORTH DAKOTA , VIRGIN ISLANDS , SOUTH CAROLINA , ALASKA , IOWA , ILLINOIS , AMERICAN SAMOA , MINNESOTA , GUAM , HAWAII , DELAWARE , NEW HAMPSHIRE , ARIZONA , CALIFORNIA , WYOMING , COLORADO , MONTANA , ALABAMA , LOUISIANA , OREGON , DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA , KENTUCKY , NEBRASKA , UTAH , WEST VIRGINIA , VERMONT , OHIO , MISSISSIPPI , PENNSYLVANIA , ARKANSAS , CONNECTICUT , TEXAS , PUERTO RICO , VIRGINIA , MASSACHUSETTS , NEVADA , OKLAHOMA , IDAHO , FLORIDA , TENNESSEE , MICHIGAN , NEW MEXICO , GEORGIA , WASHINGTON , NEW JERSEY , INDIANA

Accepting Applications
From 11/01/2011 To 04/30/2012

Contact	Elizabeth Stewart
1201 New York Ave NW
Washington DC 20525
800-942-2677
anccc@cns.gov
www.americorps.gov/nccc

Listing ID	42991


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