San Diego Habitat for Humanity is very grateful
to be a host site for the 2008-2009 AmeriCorps programs! The
team members come from all around the country to give a year
of service to our affiliate. They bring hard work, expertise,
and a willing heart to our affiliate.
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs created
in 1993 that engages more than 50,000 Americans each year in
service in our communities. San Diego Habitat for Humanity is
one of over 41 Habitat*AmeriCorps sites around the country.
This year we hire an AmeriCorps team that is dedicated to making
a difference and is willing to commit 11 months of service to
SDHFH. Our AmeriCorps members are an integral part of the San
Diego affiliate and we are very proud of all they accomplish!
How to Apply for the 2008-2009
AmeriCorps Term of Service:
Recruitment for the 2008-2009 term of service has started and
Habitat of Metro Denver is looking to fill four positions:
Assistant
Construction Supervisor (One or Two members)
Family
Services
Youth
Relations
AmeriCorps members are selected on criteria including:
- Experience with Habitat and have demonstrated
a strong interest in the work of Habitat
- Construction experience or experience with
outdoor work of some kind (only relevant for the assistant
construction supervisor positions)
- Strong leadership skills and self-confidence
- Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism
- Personal integrity, motivation and commitment
AmeriCorps Members Help San Diego
Habitat for Humanity Impact San Diego County Communities
- AmeriCorps work together with low-income
families and volunteers to build affordable, ownership homes.
- AmeriCorps help strengthen communities by
educating, participating in and uniting volunteers in the
fight against poverty housing.
- AmeriCorps develop a sense of citizenship
by serving and reflecting on their experience as team leaders
and community organizers.
For More Information:
Please contact Karen Youel, Director of Special Projects for
San Diego Habitat for Humanity at 619-283-4663 ext. 305 or email
kareny@sdhfh.org.
To Apply:
Please visit www.americorps.org
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