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Together We Prepare-Detroit

The AmeriCorps Together We Prepare (TWP) program has been an AmeriCorps*State program since 2005. The AmeriCorps TWP program is partnered with the Michigan Region of the American Red Cross with a primary focus in disaster services. The program works to provide disaster preparedness education to community members as well as local and national disaster response when needed. The TWP program places members throughout the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Traverse City. All members in this program receive a bi-weekly living allowance and an education award upon successful completion.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : Schedule and facilitate Preparedness Education (PE) presentations - Act as a member of the Disaster Action Team (DAT), responding to local emergencies. This may include some weekends and overnights - Coordinate Red Cross involvement in community events and attend events - Participate in team meetings, relevant training, and service projects - Prepare and edit Preparedness Education materials as necessary - Assist the Disaster Program Manager in the coordination of the Sound the Alarm Campaign which includes outreach, media, planning events, recruiting volunteers, scheduling appointments, and coordinating home visits to install free smoke alarms in the community - Support fellow Together We Prepare members on their overall preparedness needs - Participate in National Days of Service - Promote AmeriCorps and the TWP program to community members - Wear the AmeriCorps logo at all times when earning service hours - Participate in professional development training

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , dental and vision .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Disaster Relief .

Skills :
None

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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Together We Prepare-Detroit

Program Start/End Date

10/25/2021 - 07/22/2022

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

MICHIGAN Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/13/2021 To 10/11/2021

Contact

Eilis Gambill

7800 W Outer Dr

Detroit MI 48235

7342550577

eilis.gambill@redcross.org

www.redcross.org/local

Listing ID

91632


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