The Need 
The Gulf Coast’s recovery from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita is far from complete. As many as one-third of the homes affected by the storms are still uninhabitable. Hazardous debris continues to litter the streets. Schools remained closed. And, traditional support services are stretched.
Many hurricane victims faced difficult living conditions even before the storms arrived. Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama are, respectively, the first, second, and eighth poorest states in the nation. And of the 5.8 million individuals in these states who lived in the areas struck hardest by the hurricanes, more than one million lived in poverty prior to the hurricanes’ onset. As a result, many of the storms’ victims have little or no resources on which to rely in these difficult times.
With the 2006 hurricane season quickly approaching, the need for support, assistance, and new preparation has never been greater.
The Opportunity
AmeriCorps is looking for men and women over the age of 18 with the skills, desire, and commitment to make a difference in the Gulf Coast and in the lives of the people who live there. In return you will receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, a modest living allowance, health coverage, student loan deferment, valuable hands-on training and experience, and the satisfaction of knowing you have helped those in need. Apply now, and take the first step in rebuilding communities and restoring hope in Gulf Coast.
Position Descriptions
Hundreds of AmeriCorps members are needed throughout the Gulf Coast to:
- Provide intake and referral services for people displaced and homeless;
- Build and to enhance the capacity of volunteer centers to ensure a ready source of volunteers available to address community needs;
- Ensure that volunteers and donated goods are properly distributed where and when they are needed most
- Clear debris; and
- Build and renovate homes, schools, and public facilities.
Apply Now or Request More Information
To find out more about specific AmeriCorps projects that are currently recruiting and to apply online, click here.
For additional questions about AmeriCorps 1-800-942-2677 or send an email to questions@americorps.org.
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