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We the People Community Health Worker Corps
 
 
 
We The People Community Health Worker Public Health AmeriCorps Members will provide basic health and medical education, preventive care, and promotional demonstrations specifically focused on COVID-19 health awareness and vaccination information along with other community health issues including training on opioid overdose prevention and HIV/AIDS education, nutrition, and community emergency response. Community Health Worker (CHW) Public Health AmeriCorps members will provide outreach, education, training and emergency response support to local community-based organizations, regional health departments and other related agencies and entities. We The People Community Health Worker Public Health AmeriCorps Members will serve a one-year term in exchange for a monthly living stipend and training. Corps members serve 34 hours a week and will complete 1700 hours of community service during their AmeriCorps Service Year. Corps members will receive training certifications for Community Health Worker, Mental Health First Aider, Community Emergency Response Team Member, Peer Educator in addition to Mediation Training, Leadership Training, Youth Development Training and Public Speaking Training along with Professional Coaching, Assistance finding housing, Monthly transportation support and Support in finding a job or education planning for after completing your service year.
 
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Member Duties : See our current list of specific AmeriCorps member roles here: https://wethepeoplechwcorps.org/apply-for-public-health-americorps
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Disaster Relief ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Children/Youth ,  Housing ,  Public Health AmeriCorps ,  Community Outreach ,  Homelessness . 
 
Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring ,  Counseling ,  General Skills ,  First Aid ,  Recruitment ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Social Services ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Public Health ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Leadership ,  Disaster Services ,  A Desire to Have Fun . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
We the People Community Health Worker Corps
Program Start/End Date
10/28/2024  -   10/27/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  17    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MARYLAND ,  DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA   Washington/Baltimore  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  10/04/2024  To  02/28/2025 
Contact Jeffrey Richardson
2200 Rhode Island Ave NE
Washington   DC   20018
2027807724
jrichardson@damienministries.org
www.wethepeoplechwcorps.org
Listing ID 120900

       

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