Nonprofit organization improving the quality of life
for children and adults with special needs


AmeriCorps - ServabilityCorps

 

ServabilityCorps is a new AmeriCorps program at Hannah and Friends to increase awareness for individuals with special needs and create meaningful job and volunteer opportunities integrated within the community. AmeriCorps is a national service program providing direct service experiences, as well as an education award and a living allowance.

Members will serve to develop two new programs:

  • “Be a Friend” Education Program - an educational program and presentation that will teach students the importance of treating individuals with developmental disabilities with greater respect.The program aims to overcome the stigma that individuals with different abilities should be feared and ignored.
  • “Dream Jobs” Mentor Program – A program to allow individuals with special needs the opportunity to be mentored by a current or retired professional in the community, as well as a chance to gain valuable job skills.

Service Location:

Members will complete hours at the program site: Hannah & Friends Neighborhood (51250 Hollyhock Road, South Bend, IN) as well as program visits to schools and other sites. Members can also complete some hours at their own home.

Program Benefits:

  • An education award upon successful completion of the program
  • A modest living allowance
  • Training in First Aid, CPR, as well as valuable skills for working with individuals with special needs
  • Invaluable experience working with individuals with special needs and raising awareness for the special needs community

Specific responsibilities of members will include:

  • Serve directly with individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Interact with and interview parents and educators of individuals with special needs
  • Research, plan and design educational program
  • Implement and present education program in local schools
  • Recruit local professionals to serve as mentors
  • Promote participation, implement creative ideas to execute “Dream Jobs” Mentor Program & “Be a Friend:"
  • Serve as mentors
  • Recruit volunteers

Qualifications for Membership:

  • Age 17 or older
  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency
  • A US citizen, national or lawful permanent resident

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

  • Excellent communication skills – written and oral
  • Ability to teach and train others
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Basic computer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Ability to serve as a team and independently
  • Flexibility to serve in a variety of settings

Start Dates: December 2011, January 2012, March 2012, or June 2012

End Dates: May 15, 2012 or August 15, 2012

 

Apply to become a member of ServabilityCorps:

You can find an application here (Word, PDF). Please send completed applications and a copy of your resume to:

Hannah and Friends

Attn: Katie Teitgen

51250 Hollyhock Road

South Bend, IN 46637

 

 

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Questions? All questions about ServabilityCorps can be directed to Katie (Katie@hannahandfriends.org or 574-217-7860 x5)

 

 

 

ServabilityCorps is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or, in most instances, religion.