CDC rolls out plan to boost public health workforce
Sarah Owermohle and Krista Mahr
Politico | April 6, 2022
CDC Director, Rochelle Walensky, announced a tranche of grants aimed at building up the U.S. public health workforce through an initiative called Public Health AmeriCorps. The partnership between the CDC and AmeriCorps will fund up to 5,000 positions over the next five years, bolstering an under-resourced workforce.
AmeriCorps NCCC
Develop leadership skills while serving full-time, on a team, to make an impact in communities across the country.
Time Commitment/Length of Service: Full time; 1 year, 3 month summer positions available
Age: Members: 18-26; Team leaders: 18+
AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparents
The Foster Grandparent program connects role models like you with young people with exceptional needs.
Time Commitment/Length of Service: Flexible
Age: Members: 55+
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
AmeriCorps Seniors who serve in our RSVP program choose how, where, and when they want to serve.
Time Commitment/Length of Service: Flexible
Age: Members: 55+
AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companions
Serve as a friend and companion to older neighbors making sure they can live in their own homes for as long as possible.
Time Commitment/Length of Service: Flexible
Age: 55+
AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Demonstration Program
Select from hundreds of organizations that see service as a solution to local, regional, and national challenges.
Time Commitment/Length of Service: Flexible
Age: 55+
AmeriCorps State & National
Propels your personal development, opens diverse career paths, and promotes lifelong civic engagement.
Time Commitment/Length of Service: Part time/full time; flexible
Age: Members: 17+
AmeriCorps VISTA
Develop professional skills while expanding the capacity of organizations who fight poverty.
Time Commitment/Length of Service: Full time
Age: 18+
Volunteer in your community
Volunteers are essential to our nation’s economic and social well-being. Show up for your communities and neighbors, make service a goal, and make a difference.
Time Commitment/Length of Service: Flexible
Age: Any age
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Learn more about AmeriCorps
Our purpose is to bring out the best of America. We do this by bringing Americans together to serve communities.