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Illinois Public Health Association
AmeriCorps members meet locally identified needs at health
departments across the state through community service in the
following focus areas: health promotion and outreach for programs
serving youth, women, children and families; volunteer coordination;
and assistance with community emergency preparedness.
The mission is to strengthen the field
of public health through the development of skilled and committed
leaders, by supporting local public health activities, promoting
community awareness and engaging volunteers. Members’ activities
range from after-school programming, nutrition education and flu
vaccine clinics to volunteer coordination, school health education
and homeland security initiatives, depending on the needs of the
community.
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Illinois Public Health AmeriCorps
members serve full time, 1,700 hours, for 11 months at their host
site. While serving, members receive a living allowance of $10,200,
health insurance, professional development, child care subsidies (if
eligible) and loan deferment. After the 1,700 hours are fully
completed, the member will receive an education award for $4,725 to
be used to pay back qualified student loans or attend an institution
of higher education.
To apply, candidates must submit a
completed application and resume of qualifications by July 1.
The 2004-2005 program year will begin
Sept. 1 and run until Aug. 1, 2005. Please check
www.ipha.com for
position descriptions and
applications. [To download the Adobe Acrobat
reader for the PDF files, click here.]
Jancy LaFollette, MPA
AmeriCorps Director
Illinois Public Health Association
223 S. Third St.
Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: (217) 522-5687
Fax: (217) 522-5689
E-mail: jlafollette@ipha.com
Website:
www.ipha.com
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