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!
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