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​Apply to Become a RISE AmeriCorps Member
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

Spring/Summer 2021 RISE Service Options:
  • Quarter Time: ​20 weeks
    • ​May 17 - October 1 (22.5 hours per week)
    • June 14 - October 29 (22.5 hours per week)
  • Minimum Time: 10 weeks
    • ​June 14 - August 20 (30 hours per week)
    • May 17 - July 23 (30 hours per week)​
Positions available statewide:
  • Des Moines
  • Cedar Rapids
  • Waterloo
  • Iowa City
  • Davenport
  • Council Bluffs
  • Sioux City
  • Ottumwa
  • Storm Lake
  • Hampton
  • Columbus Junction
Open Positions
General RISE Member
  • Various Part time positions available
  • Start Date: May 17 or June 14
  • Term Length: Varies
  • Position Description
Spring / Summer 2021 Member Benefits
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