Serve your community as an AmeriCorps member at Easter Seals Wisconsin!

Easter Seals Wisconsin and AmeriCorps

Since 1926, Easter Seals Wisconsin has been creating life-changing solutions for individuals with disabilities and their families. Whether providing recreational opportunities for children, respite care for families, helping farmers continue to farm after a disabling accident or illness, or helping children and adults with disabilities gain greater independence in everyday living, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to address life’s challenges and to help individuals achieve personal goals.

AmeriCorps is a national service organization, often described as “the domestic Peace Corps.” Over 85,000 members serve annually in thousands of local and national non-profits. Members commit to a term of 300, 675, 900 or 1700 hours. Members receive comprehensive training and a living stipend. Upon successful completion, members earn an education award that can be applied toward current education costs, student loans or future education.

Become an AmeriCorps Member

AmeriCorps members make a difference at Easter Seals Wisconsin! Easter Seals Wisconsin AmeriCorps members serve in many different capacities from the FARM Program to various positions at our Camps to serving in the community as a Disabilities Awareness Liaison. In the 2011-2012 program year, fifty-six members will contribute over 35,000 hours of service to increase the capacity of our organization to serve more people with disabilities and their families.

Benefits to Service:

• Serve your community
• Build your resume
• Gain hands on experience
• Develop your leadership skills
• Receive extensive training including CPR/First Aid, Conflict Resolution and Professional Development
• Earn a living stipend and, upon successful completion of term, an education award
• Click here to read what past members have said about their own life-changing service experience

To apply for an open position you will need to fill out an AmeriCorps application online. Follow this link and under "Program Name" type "Easter Seals Wisconsin".

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Fall 2012 Respite Apprentice Positions at Respite Camp (300 hour --9 positions available)
• 2012-13 Volunteer Coordinator (1700 hour - 1-year full-time --1 position available)

Questions?

If you have questions about these positions or the AmeriCorps program, please email or call us: 608-237-1397.