Iowa Community Health Americorps Program

Iowa Community Health AmeriCorps Program

Are you interested in gaining experience in the fields of health and wellness while giving back to your community? The Iowa Community Health AmeriCorps Program is looking for individuals to partner with local non-profit organizations, health centers, and communities to work on initiatives to increase the health and wellness of its citizens.

Term Length: 7 month, 900-hour (Serve approximately 32 hours a week) Approximate Dates of Service: February 1-August 31, 2016

Host sites include: Madison County Healthcare System, Winterset, IA Easter Seals Iowa, Des Moines, IA Adaptive Sports Iowa, Ames, IA Lucas County Health Center, Chariton, IA *Additional sites may be added

Possible responsibilities include:  Administer assessments to determine needs and priorities for community  Research, organize, and implement initiatives to reduce obesity such as community gardens, walking school bus programs, smarter lunchrooms  Develop nutrition education programs  Recruit and manage volunteers to support initiatives

Benefits include:  $6,265 living stipend  $2,865 Education Award upon successful completion of the program be used to pay back qualified student loans or toward tuition at a qualified institution of higher education (Individuals aged 55 years and older can transfer the award to eligible children or grandchildren)  Health insurance for those not currently covered  Great work experience, professional development opportunities, and networking

The minimum requirements for the AmeriCorps position include:  Some college  U.S. Citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien  Age 17 or older (no upper age limit)  Some experience or knowledge in the areas of health and wellness, and the willingness and ability to collaborate with community members to develop programs and initiatives to improve the overall health of a community

To apply, visit https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=64595&fromSearch=true To read about the work of a current ICHAP member, visit http://www.carrollspaper.com/Content/Local-News- Archive/Local-News/Article/AmeriCorps-places-NYC-native-in-Manning-Abrams-to-help-conduct-health-care- survey/1/1/21257.

For more information or with questions, contact Amanda Martin, 515-271- 2767, [email protected].

*A program of Drake University and the Healthiest State Initiative ** Terms are tentative and final terms will be provided prior to acceptance