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Become a RISE
​AmeriCorps Member

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Apply Now for Fall 2021!

EMBARC's RISE AmeriCorps Program is searching for service-minded individuals to serve diverse refugee communities in Iowa. You will work with community agencies to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate education, referrals, outreach, and direct services to refugee families in need. 

Looking for candidates that have a(n):

• Interest and respect for different cultures with a commitment to social justice.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. Ability to communicate in a language of one of Iowa’s refugee communities is a plus, but not required
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to use a computer for e-mail communication, online reporting (monthly time reports, quarterly impact data), and preparing monthly success stories/reflections
• Experience training or teaching adults, preferably across racial, cultural, class, and gender differences is a plus

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Fall Service Term Options
Apply now for one the following terms:
September 7, 2021 - First start date
October 4, 2021 - Second start date
November 1, 2021 - Third start date 

​Open Positions
​RISE AmeriCorps Member 

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• Full-time and part-time openings
• ​​Term Length: 50 weeks

RISE Volunteer Coordinator

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• 1700 hour term or about 34 hours per week
• Term Length: 50 weeks

Positions available statewide:

• Des Moines (EMBARC, Community Youth Concepts, Jewels Academy, ArtForce Iowa, Iowa Spanish Helpline)
• Cedar Rapids (Catherine McAuley Center, Hoover Community School)
• Waterloo (EMBARC)
• Iowa City (IC Compassion, Kirkwood Community College)
• Davenport (Tapestry Farms)
• Columbus Junction (City of Columbus Junction)
• Hampton (La Luz Centro Cultural)
• Council Bluffs (Centro Latino of Iowa)

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Program Details & Member Benefits

2021 - 2022 AmeriCorps Member Benefits List

During service, you will receive:

• A modest living allowance (available to all members)
• Childcare and/or health benefits (available to some members)
• Skills-based and professional development training
• Forbearance for federally backed students loans; after you successfully complete your term of service, you are eligible to have the interest incurred during service paid in full

After service, you will receive:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to use on future educational expenses or to pay back qualified student loans. The value is dependent on length of service. Members 55+ are eligible to transfer their Education Award to a family member
• Competitive job edge in your job search, including access to a network of over 600 Employers of National Service

Apply Now for Fall 2021!