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Easterseals Wisconsin’s AmeriCorps members provide direct personal care and lead therapeutic recreation activities for individuals with disabilities, youth transitioning to more independent living, and veterans and their families at Easterseals Wisconsin Camps.

AmeriCorps members will receive on-site training and orientations, a biweekly stipend throughout their term, and an Education Award upon successful completion of term. Members will serve closely with both general staff and volunteers to ensure that caregivers can rest easy while their loved ones are at camp, knowing that they will be surrounded by a professional and dedicated team.

The Respite Apprentice- will serve a minimum of 900 hours of service from May/June 2024- August 2024. This includes AmeriCorps orientation and General Camp Training (May 20th -24th & May 30th- 7th) and serving at least ten (10) weeks. Members are expected to serve at Respite Camp and Camp Wawbeek from Sunday 11am – Friday 4:00pm. Primary service site will be in Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Easterseals Wisconsin Camps – Summer AmeriCorps Member (Respite Apprentice) 

Up to $9,297.50 in program benefits for fulfillment of your term of service, plus room and board and meals during summer sessions.

 Details:

·      Minimum 900 hour term of service requirement

·      $5,850 Living Stipend

·      $3,447.50 Education Award upon successful completion of term

AmeriCorps members will receive on-site training and orientations, a biweekly stipend throughout their term, and an Education Award upon successful completion of term. Members will serve closely with both general staff and volunteers to ensure that caregivers can rest easy while their loved ones are at camp, knowing that they will be surrounded by a professional and dedicated team

AmeriCorps Respite Apprentices: will provide direct personal care and direct camper support for campers with disabilities at Camp Wawbeek and Respite Camp.

• Gain experience serving a wide variety of people and abilities.
• Community Service engagement, involvement throughout term of service
• Professional Development
• National Service on your Resume
• Enhance Communication and Leadership Skills
• On-site direct support and supervision
• Paid Internship Opportunity

***Commitment is important for AmeriCorps members at Easterseals Wisconsin Camps.

Previous experience working with people with disabilities is helpful, but not required. Potential candidates should be prepared to serve long days, work as a part of a team, remain adaptable, open minded, and energetic.

What to expect: Members receive both formal and informal training, including personal care, program facilitation, AmeriCorps orientation, CPR & First Aide, Ropes Course facilitation or Lifeguard Certification, and conflict resolution, diversity training, and conflict resolution.

Camp Dates: The Respite Apprentice- will serve a minimum of 900hours of service from May 2024- August 2024. This includes serving at least seven (10) week long sessions and two-weeks of training (May 20th -24th and May 30th- June 7th). 

Please contact Anna Korb, AmeriCorps Program Manager at akorb@eastersealswisconsin.com to learn more about our application process and schedule an interview!

Selection Process: In order to be considered for the AmeriCorps position, submit an application through www.americorps.gov. Staff will review applications and invite the applicant to interview, if appropriate. If selected, applicant will need to pass a state and a FBI background check to become enrolled in the program. To serve in AmeriCorps at Easterseals Wisconsin, member must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Skill Requirements: Essential functions include the ability to: (1) lift 30 lbs to waist level, (2) physically assist both child and adult campers, (3) identify and respond to environmental or other hazards, (4) observe and assess for campers’ behavioral and physical well-being, (5) use expressive and receptive communication skills, and (6) enforce safety, emergency and behavior management techniques. The position requires eagerness to work with people with disabilities and an ability to work as a team member, with minimum supervision, and to perform all position duties. Easterseals Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer.

Please contact AmeriCorps Program Manager, Anna Korb at akorb@eastersealswisconsin.com to learn more about our application process.