Your World Your Chance to Make it Better!

Several Positions Available:

Volunteer Coordinators
Construction Assistants
Disaster Response Coordinator

Hands On Gulf Coast is Accepting applications for 2009 Program Year!

Impact the lives of others and help rebuild the Gulf Coast while gaining real world experience. Hands On Gulf Coast (HOGC) is seeking motivated, passionate individuals to serve as AmeriCorps members. Positions begin January 12th, 2009! Deadline to Apply is November 7th.

What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is an opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. It's a chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. Each year, AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups.

What is Hands On Gulf Coast?

Hands On Gulf Coast (HOGC) is affiliate of the Points of Light Foundation and Hands On Network – a network of nonprofit organizations around the world that inspire volunteers, create leaders, and change lives and communities through effective volunteer action. The Hands On approach mobilizes individuals to join together to address community needs, providing camaraderie as well as guidance through creating an impact with service. In partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Mississippi Commission on Volunteer Service, non-profit agencies, and local community members and business partners, HOGC is supporting the volunteer-driven recovery of the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina and building back a more civically engaged community.

You have what it takes to change the world by serving a year of National Service!

Our program provides a wonderful opportunity to develop professionally and serve your country. You will be part of a national movement to engage volunteers as leaders, change agents and active citizens. As an HOGC AmeriCorps member you will learn first hand what a difference your commitment and care can make in the community you serve. In addition, the HOGC AmeriCorps program includes ongoing training and leadership development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Strong commitment to service
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Patience, flexibility and creativity
• Positive attitude
• Valid drivers license and personal vehicle strongly preferred

Benefits:

• $12,000 Annual living stipend
• $4,725 Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Insurance
• Forbearance on qualified federal student loans
• Child care assistance, if eligible
• Housing assistance for recruits moving from outside the area

Positions Available:

• Volunteer Coordinators (several positions available)
• Construction Assistants (several positions available)
• Disaster Response Coordinator (1)

Send Resume and Cover Letter to
Hands On Gulf Coast
americorpsapps@handsongulfcoast.org
Attn: Ann Lewandowski

For more information:
Visit our website handsongulfcoast.org
228.257.6094