THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER COLUMBUS

AND AMERICORPS


 

Now Accepting Applications for One Year Assignments in:

Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Licking, 

Madison, Montgomery, Pickaway, Ross and Summit counties


Working with the American Red Cross is a rewarding commitment that makes a difference in people’s lives every day. AmeriCorps Members are an important part of the community outreach that is the core of the Red Cross mission. Work alongside staff and volunteers as integrated members of Red Cross programs, learning and using professional business skills in diverse work environments. Training and materials are provided for you to help your community learn to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.  

 REQUIREMENTS:                                                AVAILABLE POSITIONS (click here for descriptions):

- Be at least 18 years old                                     - Develop and teach Community Disaster Education

- Be a US citizen or legal resident                         - Teach First Aid and CPR

- Have a High School diploma                               - Work with disaster response

- Have a valid Drivers License                               - Recruit and train volunteers

- Be available to complete a                                 - Work with blood donor recruitment 

  10 to 12 month assignment

 

BENEFITS:                                                           STEPS TO APPLY:

    - A Stipend up to $11,400 for full-time                    1.) Go to http://my.americorps.gov to register and apply. 
      service and $6,035 for part-time assignments.         Note: This application method is REQUIRED. The 

    - Obtain an Education Award of $4,725 FT              American Red Cross cannot process your application

      and $2,362.50 for PT assignment.                          if this process is not followed.

    - Receive health care coverage through an

      AmeriCorps provider.                                           2.) Download and complete the American Red Cross application

   - May qualify for child care assistance.                       and send with your resume.      

   - Deferment of student loans: Corporation                   

      for National and Community Service will                3.) Send American Red Cross application via:     

      pay any interest accrued on qualified                                Email:    gcjobs@usa.redcross.org 

      student loans.                                                                 Mail:      ARCGC-Chapter HR
                                                                                                        Attn: AmeriCorps

                                                                                                        995 E. Broad Street

                                                                                                        Columbus, OH 43205

                                                                                           Fax:       (614) 253-4081 

                                                                                                        Attn: AmeriCorps

       

Access an American Red Cross application (word)
PDF of American Red Cross application

Learn more about 
the Education Award