Ameri Corps Program Introduction The Wisconsin Health Corps

Ameri. Corps Program Introduction

The Wisconsin Health. Corps is a State and National Ameri. Corps Program which receives its funding through the Corporation for National and Community Service Wisconsin Health. Corps

FEDERAL LEVEL Funding Stream STATE LEVEL GRANTEE

The Wisconsin Health. Corps is a joint partnership between the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) and the Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA)

Multi-Site Design Members are located throughout the state, not serving together at one organization or in one community Members can serve in: Community Health Centers Public Health Departments Health focused non-profits

Wisconsin Health. Corps Program Goals Increase access to primary care Provide health education Recruit and manage community volunteers Promote public and community health workforce development by providing members with an intensive year of service and professional development in a health care setting

Professional Development Opportunities Monthly trainings provided by the Program; webinars, face-toface meetings, and service opportunities Opportunities to attend professional conferences (WPHA or WPHCA Annual Conferences) Job shadowing opportunities either on-site or through another program host site

Member Expectations Complete 1700 hours of service over the course of the program year (about 35 -40 hours/week for 12 months) Attend member orientation and all program trainings and events Program is geared towards those who are considering a career in public or community health Members represent their Host Sites and the Program professionally at all times

Member Benefits Living allowance of ~$13, 992 Health Insurance (if eligible up) Dental Insurance (if eligible) Vision Insurance (if eligible) Child Care Benefits (if eligible) Education Award of $6, 095 upon completion of 1700 hours and required activities Loan forbearance and interest repayment on qualified student loans Year-long immersion experience in public or community health

Minimum Requirements To join Ameri. Corps, applicants must: Be a U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Have a high school diploma (or be pursuing their GED) Be 18 years of age or older Consent to a state background check and FBI fingerprinting **Additional requirements for the Wisconsin Health. Corps vary by host site. See the position descriptions on our website for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I apply? A: The first step in applying to our program is to create an application on the Ameri. Corps Portal. Once you have an application you can use it to apply to our program, the Wisconsin Health. Corps. Kirstie Yu (Program Director) will receive a notification of your submitted application and will contact you about placement options.

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I get to choose where my application is sent? A: Yes, your application can be sent to as many host sites as you would like. Once your application has been submitted through the Ameri. Corps portal, Kirstie Yu (Program Director) will contact you with next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Am I able to obtain additional employment during my term of service? A: Yes, you are able to work other jobs during your Ameri. Corps service term so long as they do not interfere with your service requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does the Wisconsin Health. Corps provide relocation funds? A: Unfortunately, we do not have funds available for relocation costs. Please reach out to your host site in regards to questions about where previous Ameri. Corps members have lived or resources in their community for housing.

Contact Information Program Director Kirstie Yu kyu@wphca. org 608 -443 -2950 Ameri. Corps Portal Listing Wisconsin Health. Corps Website Facebook