Morris Habitat Encourages Young People to Join In Through Americorps

How would you like to make a difference in people's lives while living within easy access of both New York City and the Appalachian Trail? Over the past 30 years, Morris Habitat has successfully served 400 families through home ownership and repair. In the next three we plan to serve at least 200 more. But it's not enough. Right now we have 816 names on our mailing list wanting our help. Their stories are heartbreaking. That's where you come in --we need you to help us build and rehab even more! As an AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader, you are integral part of building homes and better neighborhoods in our service area. This might include hands on construction tasks such as demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping. For example, you might be working with new and gut rehab homes, as well as A Brush With Kindness (ABWK), Critical Home Repair (CHR) and weatherization projects. This could look like completing 5 new builds, 10 CHRs, and 10 ABWK projects. You can give us a boost to significantly increase the number of families our affiliate is able to serve through our programs and construction projects. We look for members who: • Possess a sincere desire to serve others and are dedicated to Habitat's mission • Enjoy people and have a passion for volunteerism and teaching/group facilitation • Have strong team building skills and are comfortable leading and/or being part of a team • May have prior experience with power tools. Benefits of Service: • Skills for the future • The AmeriCorps National direct living allowance up to $12,530 paid over the full 46.5 weeks of service. Education award - $5,775 upon successful completion of service • Education award - $5,775 upon successful completion of service • Personal and sick leave • Health care plan • Student Loan Forbearance (if eligible - Go to the Americorps Website at http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/ to determine if your loan would qualify) • Child care assistance (if eligible) At the end of the service year, you will have gained new skills and expertise, developed new relationships, and maybe even become a member of a new community. Requirements to serve at this site: • 18 years of age or older • U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident • Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent (or agree to work towards one while serving) • Confirm understanding that this is a full-time volunteer opportunity and that AmeriCorps members receive a small living allowance • Driver's license required • Personal vehicle required What's needed to apply? • Resume (tell us about your experience) • Motivation Statement (this essay gives you the opportunity to express why you want to serve) Application instructions are available at http://www.habitat.org/job/morris-hfh-national-construction-crew-leadership or contact Morris Habitat’s Community Outreach Coordinator, Debbie Walter at debbie.walter@morrishabitat.org