HANDY AmeriCorps Member

Description

Location: Miami / Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Position Type: Half-Time & Quarter-Time
Program Type: Ameri Corps State / National – Youth Build Project
Program Duration: 10/27/2025 – 07/31/2026

About the Program:
The HANDY Ameri Corps Program engages opportunity youth ages 16–24 in Broward County to achieve economic stability and self-sufficiency through education, workforce training, and national service. Members gain leadership, academic, and career skills while directly contributing to their communities.

Through Youth Build Workforce Development and Housing Rehabilitation pathways, members participate in hands‑on construction, tutoring, life-skills development, and community service projects. Participants earn industry-recognized credentials (OSHA, NCCER, Florida Ready to Work), complete GED coursework if needed, and gain leadership experience.

Member Duties:

• Provide tutoring, academic coaching, mentoring, and job readiness workshops
• Gain hands‑on experience repairing and renovating affordable homes
• Half-time members may lead outreach, volunteer coordination, or partner engagement
• Quarter-time members focus on direct service and skill-building
• Participate in structured training, life-skills development, and leadership activities

Program Benefits:

• Living stipend paid biweekly
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Professional training and leadership development
• Wraparound support including transportation assistance, food access, housing referrals, and job placement resources
• Uniforms provided

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ages 18–27
• English proficiency
• Car recommended
• Permits working or attending school during off‑hours

Service Areas: Community Outreach, Community and Economic Development

Final date to receive applications: 12/16/2025