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App State Public Health AmeriCorps
 
 
 
As a Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) Member at Appalachian State University, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing public health and community resilience in Western North Carolina. Our mission is to develop public health professionals, foster meaningful relationships, and bolster community preparedness by addressing local public health disparities through service, volunteerism, and evidence-based interventions. Our Purpose: We aim to support public health preparedness in the Appalachian Region of Western North Carolina. Our Goals: Develop Future Public Health Leaders: We recruit, train, and develop new generations of public health leaders equipped to respond to public health needs in North Carolina’s rural Appalachian communities. This involves capacity building and service in collaboration with state and regional partners to achieve better health outcomes for underserved communities. Enhance Community Capacity and Support: By providing essential capacity and support to local public health preparedness settings, we help meet the public health needs of North Carolina's rural Appalachian communities. Create Pathways to Public Health Careers: We offer exposure to high-quality public health-related careers through onsite experience and training. This includes psychological first aid training, with a particular focus on recruiting AmeriCorps members who reflect the communities they serve.
 
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Member Duties : Providing Public Health Support: We deliver psychological first aid and other necessary public health support to local organizations, such as health departments, long-term care facilities, and hospitals. A core aspect of our work is engaging with community members to build resilience and trust. By connecting with the community, we identify their needs and provide the support they require, fostering stronger, healthier communities in Western North Carolina.
 
Program Benefits : Travel reimbursement(program activities) ,  Health Coverage ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required . 
 
Service Areas :
Disaster Relief ,  Public Health AmeriCorps ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
First Aid ,  Team Work ,  Disaster Services ,  Communications ,  Public Health . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
App State Public Health AmeriCorps
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2025  -   08/01/2026
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  17    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NORTH CAROLINA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  09/01/2025  To  09/30/2025 
To apply :
Phone  8282627151
E-mail  phac@appstate.edu
Website  jobs.appstate.edu
Contact Jennifer Tyson
1179 State Farm Rd.
Boone   NC   28607
(828)262-7151
phac@appstate.edu
https://phes.appstate.edu/americorps
Listing ID 127078

       

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