Healthy Communities at CHC

Help make healthcare more accessible in our community!

Become a part of CHC Healthy Communities, CHC’s Public Health AmeriCorps program!

Healthy Communities members promote healthcare, improved access to care and support services through outreach and awareness events, and linkage to care and resources.

Recent AmeriCorps projects have included:

Service projects will directly address the public health needs in communities that have traditionally experienced barriers to care.

AmeriCorps members will also participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services. Along the way, they will engage local residents in volunteerism.

For more information on AmeriCorps at CHC, click here to contact Raneda Porter, AmeriCorps Program Director.

Why Serve with CHC Healthy Communities?

As a Healthy Communities AmeriCorps Member, you’ll experience a year of service on the frontlines of healthcare, making a difference in the lives of traditionally marginalized and underserved communities.  While you gain experience in health care delivery, you‘ll learn valuable skills as a leader and in the public health profession.

You’ll serve as a critical figure in providing healthcare education and outreach services within our local communities as well as connecting individuals to healthcare resources.

A year as a CHC Healthy Communities AmeriCorps Member will not only improve the health care of our community, but will give you an advantage as you enter into college/graduate school or pursue a career in public health!

The Service Year – What to Expect

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Apply to Serve

We are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Program Year.

Date	Status
September 2024	AmeriCorps Members start of service will be September 3, 2024.
September 1, 2024 – December 20, 2024	Ongoing interviewing and selection for open AmeriCorps Member positions.
January 6, 2025	Last cohort of AmeriCorps members start service for 2024-2025 Program year.
August 2025	AmeriCorps Members service end date will be August 31, 2025.

Current member openings with AmeriCorps at CHC include:

What you need to know

• Candidates must be at least 17 years old, US citizens or permanent residents of the United States. 
• Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED. If you do not have either, you will be asked to commit to obtain a GED by the end of your service term.
• National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC) are required for all candidates. An individual who is a registered sex offender or has been convicted of murder cannot serve in any AmeriCorps program.
• Once selected, Members are required to complete a total of 1,700 hours of service, committing to a minimum of 32 hours a week. 
• Members will be expected to participate in national days of service and community service projects throughout the year.

Program Benefits

The Application Process

Here’s how we make sure it’s a good fit!

Information Sessions

Are you interested in joining Healthy Communities AmeriCorps? Not sure if the program is right for you? Have questions? Register for one of our information sessions!

We will be providing two virtual information sessions each month for individuals interested in the AmeriCorps program. These information sessions will be an opportunity to receive a ‘live’ program overview and more detailed information on member roles and how to apply, as well as Q&A. Individuals who register will receive a confirmation email with the zoom link to join the information session.