Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Organization Description:
AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a residential national service program for young men and women; Corps Members are all between the ages of 18 and 24, though there is no age limit for Team Leaders. For 10 months, members serve on teams to meet urgent community needs in disaster relief, the environment, education, public safety and unmet human needs. Teams work on a series of projects throughout the country with non-profit programs, state and local agencies, and other community and faith-based groups.

As one of the premier service agencies working in the Gulf Coast, the NCCC will perform 60% of its service projects in Gulf Coast states over the next three years, supporting the rebuilding effort following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Every NCCC member can expect to perform at least half, if not more, of their projects in the Gulf Coast.

Locations:
Sacramento, CA
Denver, CO
Perry Point, MD
Vicksburg, MS
Vinton, IA

Position Description:
The Team Leader coordinates the activities of 10-12 Corps Members on service projects generally lasting 6-8 weeks each. He/She serves as a role model, facilitator, educator, and safety manager while encouraging high standards for all team members. The Team Leader serves as a liaison between the campus and project sponsor and reports directly to a Unit Leader. Above all, the Team Leader encourages a positive, safe and productive service environment for the members on his/her team.

Qualifications:
AmeriCorps NCCC seeks applicants who have experience working with young adults from diverse ethnic, economic and educational backgrounds. Applicants must demonstrate a high degree of patience, flexibility, and adaptability. They will be expected to lead through example and actively enforce AmeriCorps NCCC rules and policies. Applicants must be prepared for many challenges and be willing to make an 11-month commitment. The Team Leader position is a demanding job that requires long and intense hours but which yields countless rewards.

Compensation:
In exchange for an 11-month commitment, Team Leaders receive the following: living allowance of $12,500, free room and board, limited health and child care benefits, education award of $4,725, loan forbearance, uniforms, transportation to and from the campus at the beginning and end of the program, and the opportunity to travel, gain experience and learn new skills.

How to Apply:
Go to www.americorps.gov/nccc and click “Find Out How to Get Involved.” Click the "Learn About Becoming a Team Leader" link and scroll to the bottom of the page to download the application. Applicants should submit separate applications to each campus of interest. To begin in January, apply by August 1. To begin in the fall, apply by April 1.

This opportunity is sponsored by: AmeriCorps NCCC

Volunteers will work with the following groups Abused / Battered Law Offenders Adolescents (13-17) Low-income / Poverty Adults (26-54) Men Children (5-12) Military Disabled / Ill Minorities Disaster Victims Older Adults (55+) Families / Parents Religious Groups Govt Aid Recipients Students Homeless Women Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Housing Community Development Human Services Education & Technology Hunger / Food Emergency Services Mentoring Services Environmental Nonprofit Organization Homelessness We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Leadership Development Management National Initiatives Hurricane Katrina National Disaster

Contact Person: Heather Dirck, Community Relations Specialist, (303) 844-7420, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

3001 S. Federal Blvd., Walsh Hall #136 Denver, CO 80236 (See a map)

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Nationwide:

Available throughout all of the US