[ShareTompkins] Fwd: Local AmeriCorps Positions with Rural Health Service Corps

[Shira Golding]

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> From: Julie Pitts <jpitts at ruralhealthnetwork.org>
> Date: December 6, 2010 4:11:27 PM EST
> To: "tc-hsc-l at cornell.edu" <tc-hsc-l at cornell.edu>
> Subject: Local AmeriCorps Positions with Rural Health Service Corps
> Reply-To: Julie Pitts <jpitts at ruralhealthnetwork.org>
>
> Rural Health Service Corps Has Two Fulltime AmeriCorps Openings –  
> Positions Available Immediately!
> AmeriCorps has increased its full-time Segal Education Award to  
> $5350 as a result of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.  The  
> Service America Act is an initiative to expand national service  
> opportunities, and increase the size and impact of AmeriCorps  
> programs.  Members successfully completing a term of service earn  
> the Segal Education Award to pay for existing college loans or  
> future college expenses.   During the 2009-2010 AmeriCorps year,  
> 6400 AmeriCorps members in New York State provided service to their  
> local communities through nonprofit organizations, public agencies,  
> and faith-based organizations.
>
> Looking to make an impact in your local community? Rural Health  
> Service Corps, a local AmeriCorps program, is seeking candidates  
> with energy, ambition, enthusiasm and the desire to make a  
> difference in the community.   Two full-time (1710 hours) AmeriCorps  
> positions are available locally.  These positions all provide a  
> biweekly stipend referred to as a “living allowance” totaling  
> $11,800, college loan forbearance, health insurance and the Segal  
> Education Award.  These positions must be completed by December 2011.
>
> ·         Rural Health Associate (Richford):  This position starts  
> in December 2010 with Northern Tioga Neighbors Network and  
> LourdesNorthern Tioga Center for Family Health.  The member will  
> provide support for NTNN, a community volunteer organization, and  
> theLourdes Hospital primary care practice in Richford.   Vehicle  
> required for helping transport clients to appointments.
>
> ·         Local Fresh Foods Access Facilitator (Norwich): This  
> position will begin December 2010 and involves learning the CNY  
> Bounty local fresh foods model and system thoroughly by assisting in  
> procuring, packing and delivering local fresh foods to targeted  
> audiences.  Provide information often through public presentations,  
> and assist on-going programs on local fresh foods to the elderly,  
> handicapped and homebound, special needs and low income consumers in  
> Chenango, Madison & Broome Counties.Vehicle required for local travel.
>
> AmeriCorps members complete their service with an invaluable  
> experience, access to professional networks, and enhanced workplace  
> skills.   For more information or to apply online, please visit our  
> website:  www.ruralhealthnetwork.org/americorps.
>
>
>
>
> Julie Pitts
> Administrative Services Coordinator
> Rural Health Network of South Central New York
> PO Box 416
> 2663 Main Street
> Whitney Point, New York 13862
> Phone:  (607) 692-7669
> Fax:  (607) 692-7670
> Email:  jpitts at ruralhealthnetwork.org
> www.ruralhealthnetwork.org
> RHSC has fall 2010 openings!
>

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