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AmeriCorps HOPE
What do AmeriCorps HOPE members do?
 HOPE members work directly with youth and parents in the community that they are serving in. Each activity is designed to implement direct service components of the 2008 Oregon Youth Sexuality Health Plan and the DHS expansion of services to youth.
Because service plan will vary from one host site to another, activities that each AmeriCorps HOPE member performs will vary.
See suggested AmeriCorps Service Project List.
See terms, conditions, and commitment in Member Agreement.
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What benefits do AmeriCorps HOPE members receive?
- A $4,725 educational award after an 11 month term of service, which can be used to pay off existing student loans or pay for future college or vocational school expenses
- A $11,400 living allowance distributed an 11 month term of full-time service
- Forbearance on payments of existing student loans during the term of service
- All interest on existing student loans in forbearance which accrues during service is paid upon completion
- Medical/Dental insurance coverage
- Child care/Food supplement is paid for those who qualify
Other benefits include...
- Receiving training in job skills, communication, relationships, and personal growth
- Gaining valuable work experience in prevention education, community outreach and direct support
- Being a part of establishing vital community programs to make a difference in the lives and futures of young people and families
- Becoming acquainted with local, county, and statewide professionals in the fields of human services, health, education, government, and youth service
- Having an opportunity become a leader in the community
- Joining AmeriCorps, a national movement of more than a half million incredible citizens committed to service
- Having opportunities to make new friends in Oregon and across the U.S.
Joining AmeriCorps HOPE
We are seeking dedicated and dependable men and women, who enjoy working with youth and families and care about their future success. Minimum age 18; no maximum age. A minimum high school diploma or GED is required. Must be U.S. citizen or legal status.
AmeriCorps and the Oregon Department of Human Services are committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and workplace diversity. Men and women from all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, bilingual English/Spanish, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How do I apply?
To join AmeriCorps HOPE as a full-time AmeriCorps member visit the AmeriCorps Web site and apply online.
If you are unable to submit your AmeriCorps application online, then download the form, complete it by hand, and mail the application with two reference forms to Tina McCollum.
See the host site list and a brief description of each member's major service plan. Then contact the site supervisor directly at each host site location for which you would like to be considered to let them know you are interested in that site.
Timeline:
- Select all members, contingent on criminal records checks by July 31, 2009
- Notify all members of final selection by August 21, 2009
- Start term of service on September 1, 2009
- Hold Team Orientation/training September 8-11, 2009
Enrollment in AmeriCorps HOPE is contingent upon satisfactory background check, references, and criminal history record.
Also see: Member Agreement.
If you are unable to access the application electronically and need this application in another format, please contact:
Tina McCollum, Program Manager
Oregon DHS AmeriCorps HOPE
500 Summer St. NE, 2nd Floor, E48
Salem, OR 97301-1067
Phone: 503-945-6906
e-mail: tina.mccollum@state.or.us
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