[SEMCO] 32 Positions Available - AmeriCorps Cape Cod

[Christin Marshall]

www.americorpscapecod.org

Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod (BCACC) is recruiting for the 2015-2016 program year.  BCACC is a full-time, residential service program committed to addressing the environmental and disaster related needs of Cape Cod's community and natural resources. Each year, up to 32 service-minded adults are recruited as members to participate in hands-on projects with Cape Cod towns, Barnstable County departments, the Cape Cod National Seashore, the American Red Cross, private land trusts, and other established environmental, educational, and disaster related organizations in the region.

As a BCACC member, each individual is expected to perform 1,700 hours of service over the 11 months of the program. BCACC members serve at individual and group service sites providing environmental, disaster, and community focused services to Barnstable County's 15 towns. Members complete projects as assigned as well as develop and implement projects of their own. Members interact and coordinate service with their assigned service sites, work with community members to identify and address unmet needs, and participate with service partners and staff in evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
What is required to be an AmeriCorps Cape Cod member?

  *   A U.S. citizen/permanent legal resident 18 years or older
  *   A high school graduate and have completed at least 2 years of college and/or related experience
  *   Interest in a residential environmental and disaster related service program
  *   Able and willing to complete a total of 1700 service hours in 11 months
  *   Able to commit to the program from September 2015 to July 2016
  *   Able to perform challenging, physical labor
  *   A personal vehicle for use during the program
What are some of the benefits?

  *   Housing
  *   Bi-weekly stipend
  *   Mileage allowance
  *   Health insurance plan
  *   Federal school loan forbearance
  *   $5,730 Educational Award (upon completion of 1,700 hours of service)
  *   Extensive training
Accommodations

  *   BCACC is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities as members and can provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
  *   Reasonable accommodations are also available for the application and interview process.
To apply:  http://www.americorpscapecod.org/join-us/apply/

Christin Marshall
Program Coordinator
AmeriCorps Cape Cod
508-375-6872 (office)

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