Skip Navigation and Go Directly to Page ContentAmeriCorps Website Home Page
 
 
 

FONT SIZE:  Default  |  Large
spacer
spacer
spacer
 

Together We Prepare-Detroit
 
 
 
The AmeriCorps Together We Prepare (TWP) program has been an AmeriCorps*State program since 2005. The AmeriCorps TWP program is partnered with the Michigan Region of the American Red Cross with a primary focus in disaster services. The program works to provide disaster preparedness education to community members as well as local and national disaster response when needed. The TWP program places members throughout the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Traverse City. All members in this program receive a bi-weekly living allowance and an education award upon successful completion.
 
Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.


Member Duties : Schedule and facilitate Preparedness Education (PE) presentations - Act as a member of the Disaster Action Team (DAT), responding to local emergencies. This may include some weekends and overnights - Coordinate Red Cross involvement in community events and attend events - Participate in team meetings, relevant training, and service projects - Prepare and edit Preparedness Education materials as necessary - Assist the Disaster Program Manager in the coordination of the Sound the Alarm Campaign which includes outreach, media, planning events, recruiting volunteers, scheduling appointments, and coordinating home visits to install free smoke alarms in the community - Support fellow Together We Prepare members on their overall preparedness needs - Participate in National Days of Service - Promote AmeriCorps and the TWP program to community members - Wear the AmeriCorps logo at all times when earning service hours - Participate in professional development training
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage ,  Living Allowance ,  dental and vision . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Disaster Relief . 
 
Skills :
None
 
 
Apply Now
Refine Search
 
 
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Together We Prepare-Detroit
Program Start/End Date
10/25/2021  -   07/22/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MICHIGAN   Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  09/13/2021  To  10/11/2021 
Contact Eilis Gambill
7800 W Outer Dr
Detroit   MI   48235
7342550577
eilis.gambill@redcross.org
www.redcross.org/local
Listing ID 91632

spacer
       
  HOME