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AmeriCorps Member

  • AmeriCorps Program
  • Beckley / Oak Hill
  • $13,250.50 / Year
  • Applications have closed

Active Southern West Virginia

Gain professional skills and experiences in public health

Active Southern West Virginia (Active SWV) is dedicated to increasing opportunities for physical activity. This is accomplished through volunteer led free direct programming and health education. By empowering individuals to take charge of their own health, we are able to increase the quality of life and health of the workforce in West Virginia. Learn more about the mission, vision, and strategy of Active SWV here.

Over 10 years of providing resources to the community, Active SWV staff and members respond to the needs and feedback of community members. The organization team takes evidence based strategies and interventions and tailors these to the unique landscape and culture in Appalachia.

Skills and experiences you can expect:

  • Motivating behavior changes through Appalachian targeted communication
  • Pairing data collection in sophisticated software systems with qualitative in person feedback from volunteers and participants for impact evaluation.
  • Support volunteers in program development and activation.
  • Assess barriers to participation and work with a team to implement strategies for overcoming these barriers.
  • Presenting presentations and facilitating collaborative meetings.
  • Research funding opportunities to support community based physical activity programming.

What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is the federal agency connecting individuals and organizations to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. For decades, they have worked to make service to others an indispensable part of the American experience. Through our nation’s most trying times, AmeriCorps has come together to help those in need.

Join this information session on November 20th to learn more – Zoom link.

The logistics of the position

Position Name: NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps Service Member

Position Type/Hours: 1200 hours. February 3, 2025 – February 2, 2026.

Living Allowance: $8,074

Education Award: $5,176.50

Service Location: In person at Beckley and Oak Hill offices.

Applications Due By December 20, 2024 Application Form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/766fd3822c5942aa909458fef11dd12a

Additional criteria can be found here – National Association of Chronic Disease Directors; Public Health AmeriCorps.

Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any additional questions.