Gain Skills, Experience, & Connections: Habitat AmeriCorps

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Habitat AmeriCorps is part of the growing national service movement. AmeriCorps members serve a term of 10.5 to 12 months in the field and in the office to build and repair homes, expand housing services, and engage the community. A service term with Habitat provides hands-on nonprofit experience that allows members to learn and develop lifelong skills and confidence. Members serve a critical role in helping Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better future for themselves and their families.

AmeriCorps National Position (10.5 months; 40hrs/wk)

• Construction Crew Lead- New Construction

AmeriCorps VISTA Positions (12 months; 40 hrs/wk)

• Habitat ReStore Outreach & Engagement Coordinator
• Habitat ReStore Recycling Coordinator

Why Habitat AmeriCorps?

• Raise your awareness of the social issues that face your community.
• Learn and develop new skills and confidence.
• Gain hands-on project management experience.
• Increase your knowledge of service and engagement.
• Maximize your construction and homebuilding experience.
• Improve your performance at a future job.
• Help strengthen communities and families through your service.

Perks of Serving in Portland

• Excellent walkability and biking greenways
• Quick trip to the mountains and the ocean
• Lots of green spaces within the city: Forest Park, Mt. Tabor, Washington Park, and more!
• Standout food and beverage scene

Benefits

• Living allowance
• $550 housing stipend for the individual AmeriCorps member
• Monetary education award
• Forbearance of qualified student loans and payment of interest that accrues during the term of service.
• Healthcare benefits
• Childcare, if eligible

This is a year-long commitment starting in Fall 2024.