AmeriCorps Member - Earn Stipend- Fall 2026 - At Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health Ameri Corps Member

Legacy Community Health has been serving communities in the Gulf Coast Region for over 40 years. In partnership with Ameri Corps, we are offering an opportunity to earn $816 bi-weekly stipend this Fall as an Ameri Corps Member. Please note this Ameri Corps Member Service term is paid, with the ability to earn an Education Award of $7,395.00 upon completion of 1700 hours (32 hours/week).

Service Term:
September 21, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Ameri Corps Fall Benefits
• Bi-Weekly Stipend of $816.00
• Education Award: $7,395.00 upon successful completion of 1700 hours
• Health Insurance (benefit through Ameri Corps)
• Childcare Assistance (benefit through Ameri Corps)
• Student Loan Forbearance (if applicable) (benefit through Ameri Corps)
• Interest accrual covered by Ameri Corps upon completion (benefit through Ameri Corps)
• Professional development and hands-on experience
• Potential pathway to employment with Legacy Community Health
• Flexible scheduling (including evenings and weekends, as approved)

Program Expectations
• Minimum 32 hours per week
• Total of 1700 hours required
• Mandatory Orientation:
September 21st-September 23rd

Where you will work:
Legacy's Corporate Office: 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX Legacy's Montrose Clinic: 1415 California Street, Houston, TX Legacy's Fifth Lyons Clinic - 3811 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX Legacy's Southwest Clinic - 6441 High Star Dr, Houston, TX Work from Home (If applicable)

As an Ameri Corps Member you will be placed based on organizational need and will help reduce barriers to healthcare by supporting patients, improving health literacy, and connecting families to essential services.

• Connect community members to Legacy's primary care, preventive services, and eligibility programs.
• Educate the community about Legacy's full range of healthcare services.
• Collaborate with community partners to identify additional service opportunities.
• Perform other service-related tasks within Ameri Corps guidelines.
• Provide translation or interpretation services when appropriate.
• Wear the Ameri Corps logo daily as a program representative.
• May be required or requested to support disaster response and recovery efforts at the local, state, or federal level.

• Help patients navigate Legacy's healthcare system and overcome access barriers.
• Greet and assist patients, families, and visitors with information, directions, and way finding support.
• Escort patients to care areas and answer questions to ensure a welcoming, efficient clinic experience.
• Support coordination of healthcare visits and patient flow.

• Help patients access affordable medications and understand available pharmacy services.
• Provide technical support for pharmacy applications, refill tools, and medication delivery services.
• Educate patients on medication adherence, self-monitoring devices, and preventive health topics.
• Assist with medication assistance programs, insurance navigation, and pharmacy workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff and participate in quality improvement and educational activities.

• Conduct community outreach, health education, and preventive screenings to improve healthcare access and promote wellness among diverse and underserved populations throughout Houston.
• Assist individuals and families with healthcare navigation, appointment scheduling, insurance enrollment, and referrals to medical, social, and community support services.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, hosted outreach events, and represented Legacy Community Health to expand awareness of primary and preventive healthcare programs.
• Provide culturally responsive case management, follow-up support, and health advocacy while connecting patients to chronic disease prevention, early childhood development, and ongoing healthcare resources.

• Provide education to community members on available healthcare programs and services at Legacy Community Health.
• Form relationships with local community…