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AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program
 
 
 
The AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program (AMUS) enhances the health and safety of individual homes and communities, at no cost to residents. Our public safety initiatives include strengthening block clubs and supporting safe routes to school. Our strategy to reduce crime victimization involves educational leaflets, personal protection orders, auto theft prevention, and target hardening devices. Through our public health initiatives, we support families with home safety assessments, education materials, and supplies. These efforts to make homes healthier include targeted support for parents of children with elevated blood lead levels. Daily activities include but not limited to connecting residents to program resources, establish new public health and safety networks (like block clubs)or support existing ones. Public health and safety initiatives include disseminating information through leafleting and public speaking on safety issues and effective target hardening solutions. Members facilitate neighborhood block club meetings, attend community meetings, and conduct Home Health and Safety Assessments. Additionally, they prepare for and participate in monthly Precinct CompStat meetings and recruit resident volunteers for safety initiatives. Members focused on domestic violence also serve in local police precincts to assist victims by providing information on rights, developing safety plans, and helping file Personal Protection Orders. Activities also encompass field surveys, telephone interviews. Members maintain accurate records and attend national service events, including MLK Day and occasional weekend events.
 
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Member Duties : Daily activities include but not limited to connecting residents to program resources, establish new public health and safety networks (like block clubs)or support existing ones. Public health and safety initiatives include disseminating information through leafleting and public speaking on safety issues and effective target hardening solutions. Members facilitate neighborhood block club meetings, attend community meetings, and conduct Home Health and Safety Assessments. Additionally, they prepare for and participate in monthly Precinct CompStat meetings and recruit resident volunteers for safety initiatives. Members focused on domestic violence also serve in local police precincts to assist victims by providing information on rights, developing safety plans, and helping file Personal Protection Orders. Activities also encompass field surveys, telephone interviews. Members maintain accurate records and attend national service events, including MLK Day and occasional weekend events.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Health Coverage ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Uniforms provided and required ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Health ,  Public Safety ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program
Program Start/End Date
10/01/2025  -   09/30/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  17    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MICHIGAN   Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  10/01/2025  To  09/30/2026 
Contact Ramona Washington
5700 Cass Ave
Detroit   MI   48202
3135770979
as0293@wayne.edu
Listing ID 127727

       

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