Recruits can apply to our AmeriCorps program in one of two ways, through our Traditional and our ‘A-Team’ programs. Traditional members can serve a year at one affiliate as Volunteer Coordinators, Construction Assistants, Family Services Coordinators/Liaisons and/or to complete special projects. ‘A-Team’ members serve as a team as Construction Assistants and Volunteer Coordinators. These members are based at a main host site but also travel 1-2 weeks at a time for a build or special project.
Whether you serve as an ‘A-Team’ member or Traditional member, AmeriCorps and service in the Habitat for Humanity of Indiana program can be a rewarding and challenging experience. Habitat for Humanity of Indiana’s AmeriCorps program is a year commitment to service where we ask that members complete 1700 hours of service as well as their affiliate’s expectations from their start date until the following August 31st.
Members apply directly to the AmeriCorps Program Director or to their host site of choice. In either situation, recruits are prescreened by the Program Director with a primary phone interview and, if approved, receive a second interview with the host site affiliate(s). Applicants are matched with position types and host sites based on the skills they convey in their application and phone interview as well as the needs of the affiliates.
Applications can be found at www.americorps.gov or by emailing the Program Director at Elspeth@habitatindiana.org.
Habitat for Humanity of Indiana AmeriCorps Benefits (Full Time):
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$12,100 Living Stipend (About $1000/month)
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Health Care
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Child Care
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Loan Forbearance
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$5,500 Education Award (upon successful completion of service)
Important Dates:
- May-August: Application and Interview process for applicants.
- August 15th: Deadline for selection of member.
- Mid-September: Members begin service with orientation.
- Mid-September-August 31st : Member Service Year
Open Positions:
- Currently there are 12 open positions in our AmeriCorps program, 5 ‘A-Team” positions and 7 Traditional positions.
- Indiana HabiCorps will be recruiting for the 2013-2014 Program Year beginning in Spring 2013.
HabiCorps, Habitat for Humanity, and AmeriCorps do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, color, political affiliation, religion, age or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be provided upon request.