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Fall AmeriCorps Respite Apprentice (Weekend Camp Setting- serving youth and adults with disabilities)

Easterseals Wisconsin Camps – AmeriCorps Member (Respite Apprentice)

Up to $4,365.08 in program benefits for fulfillment of your term of service, plus room and board and meals during weekend sessions.

Details:

· Minimum 300 hour term of service requirement

· $2,800 Living Stipend

· $1,565.08 Education Award upon successful completion of term

As a year-round program, Easterseals Wisconsin Camps strive to provide AmeriCorps members opportunity through National Service to build upon leadership skills, hands-on direct support and program facilitation, and trainings that can be applied toward future professional pathways. If you are looking for a term of service with a diverse group of people and making a positive impact within your community, we are excited to share our opportunities with you!

AmeriCorps Respite Apprentices: will provide intensive 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 (depending on field of study)

***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, and conflict resolution, and diversity training..

Camp Dates: The Respite Apprentice- will serve a minimum of 300 hours of service from September 2024- December 2024. This includes serving at least eight (8) weekends and one training weekend (September 13-15, 2024).

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