Description
Appalachian Ohio Restore Corps members serve a term of 12 months accumulating a total of 1,700 hours of community based service, an average service load of 35 hours a week. AORC runs August 29, 2023 to August 19, 2024.
Benefits for AmeriCorps Positions Include:
* An annual living allowance of $19,802
* An education award of $6,895 for a completed term of service to be used to pay student loans or for future education
* Health care coverage for members
* Child care (if income eligible)
* Mileage, training, and equipment budget totaling $1,400
* Assistance finding comfortable and affordable housing in your service community
* Professional development and training opportunities including valuable certifications and industry credentials
* Joining a family of AmeriCorps Alums in the region committed to lifelong-service and activism
* Student loan forbearance and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
* Networking with local non-profit and government leaders
* Connection to post-service careers with Employers of National Service
AORC AmeriCorps members serve at the following host site offices:
* Appalachian Accessible Food Network
* Crane Hollow/Museum Complex
* Dawes Arboretum
* Licking Park District
* Muskingum Valley Park District
* United Plant Savers
* Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
* Buckeye Trail Association
* Edge of Appalachia
* Camp Oty’okwa
* Perry Soil & Water Conservation District
* Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia
* Raccoon Creek Partnership
* and Rural Action Programs:
* Sustainable Agriculture
* Environmental Education
* Upcycle Ohio Thrift and Makerspace
* Zero Waste Program
* Climate Resiliency
* Sustainable Forestry
* Northern Programs
* Watershed
Visit https://ruralaction.org/aorc for more info.
Positions and benefits/compensation are subject to change pending program funding.
Appalachian Ohio Restore Corps members serve a term of 12 months accumulating a total of 1,700 hours of community based service, an average service load of 35 hours a week. AORC runs August 29, 2023 to August 19, 2024.
Benefits for AmeriCorps Positions Include:
* An annual living allowance of $19,802
* An education award of $6,895 for a completed term of service to be used to pay student loans or for future education
* Health care coverage for members
* Child care (if income eligible)
* Mileage, training, and equipment budget totaling $1,400
* Assistance finding comfortable and affordable housing in your service community
* Professional development and training opportunities including valuable certifications and industry credentials
* Joining a family of AmeriCorps Alums in the region committed to lifelong-service and activism
* Student loan forbearance and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
* Networking with local non-profit and government leaders
* Connection to post-service careers with Employers of National Service
AORC AmeriCorps members serve at the following host site offices:
* Appalachian Accessible Food Network
* Crane Hollow/Museum Complex
* Dawes Arboretum
* Licking Park District
* Muskingum Valley Park District
* United Plant Savers
* Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
* Buckeye Trail Association
* Edge of Appalachia
* Camp Oty’okwa
* Perry Soil & Water Conservation District
* Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia
* Raccoon Creek Partnership
* and Rural Action Programs:
* Sustainable Agriculture
* Environmental Education
* Upcycle Ohio Thrift and Makerspace
* Zero Waste Program
* Climate Resiliency
* Sustainable Forestry
* Northern Programs
* Watershed
Visit https://ruralaction.org/aorc for more info.
Positions and benefits/compensation are subject to change pending program funding.
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Living Allowance
$1300
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$1650 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, College Credit, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
Benefits for AmeriCorps Positions Include:
* Access to fresh produce during the growing season
* Mileage, training, and equipment budget
* Assistance finding comfortable and affordable housing in your service community
* Professional development and training opportunities including valuable certifications and industry credentials
* Joining a family of AmeriCorps Alums in the region committed to lifelong-service and activism
* Networking with local non-profit and government leaders
Education Benefits
Credential or Certification
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check