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Summer AmeriCorps Respite Apprentice- Easterseals Wisconsin Camps

Easterseals Wisconsin Camps
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Easterseals Wisconsin Camps – AmeriCorps Member (Respite Apprentice) 

Up to $9,297.50 in program benefits for fulfillment of your term of service, plus room and board and meals during weekend sessions.

 Details:

·      Minimum 900 hour term of service requirement

·      $5,850 Living Stipend

·      $3,447.50 Education Award upon successful completion of term

Wisconsin Dells: Easterseals Wisconsin’s AmeriCorps members provide direct personal care and lead therapeutic recreation activities for individuals with disabilities, youth transitioning to more independent living, and veterans and their families at Easterseals Wisconsin Camps.

AmeriCorps members will receive on-site training and orientations, a biweekly stipend throughout their term, and an Education Award upon successful completion of term. Members will serve closely with both general staff and volunteers to ensure that caregivers can rest easy while their loved ones are at camp, knowing that they will be surrounded by a professional and dedicated team.

Benefits with Serving AmeriCorps:

  • Hands-on experience serving individuals with disabilities
  • Professional development and leadership opportunities within the camp and community setting
  • Student Loan Forbearance 
  • Build your resume and earn an Education Award
  • Employers of National Service
  • Have fun, and make a difference in your community

***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, Ropes Course facilitation or Lifeguard Certification, and conflict resolution, diversity training, and conflict resolution.

Camp Dates: The Respite Apprentice- will serve a minimum of 900hours of service from May 2024- August 2024. This includes serving at least seven (10) week long sessions and two-weeks of training (May 20th -24th and May 30th- June 5th). 

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