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What’s AmeriCorps? AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs connecting over 75,000 Americans each year through non-profits, schools, public agencies, communities, and faith-based groups. AmeriCorps is an opportunity for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to come together, dedicating their time and skills to get things done!

As a year-round program, Easterseals Wisconsin AmeriCorps Partnership strives to provide members an opportunity to gain hands-on experience providing direct care for youth and adults with disabilities, facilitate therapeutic- based programs, and build upon leadership skills within a camp and community setting. A term of AmeriCorps allows members to build upon professional development and highlight their experience towards future career pathways. If you are looking to serve a term of service with AmeriCorps, and making a positive impact within your community, we are excited to share our opportunities with you!

The Respite Apprentice- will serve a minimum of 300 hours of service from May/June 2024- August 2024. This includes AmeriCorps orientation and General Camp Training (May 20th-24th & May 30th- June 7th) and serve a minimum of four (4) week sessions. Members are expected to serve at Respite Camp and Camp Wawbeek from Sunday 11am – Friday 5:00pm. Primary service site will be in Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Easterseals Wisconsin’s AmeriCorps members provide direct personal care and lead therapeutic recreation activities for youth and adults individuals with disabilities 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.

Benefits with Serving AmeriCorps:

• Hands-on experience serving individuals with disabilities
• Professional development and leadership opportunities within the camp and community setting
• Student Loan Forbearance
• Build your resume and earn an Education Award
• Employers of National Service
• Have fun, and make a difference in your community

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 (a vulnerable population) 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.

Contact Anna Korb, AmeriCorps Program Manager at akorb@eastersealswisconsin.com, to learn more about our program and applicaiton process!