part-time AmeriCorps position, Project SHINE at Temple University

Posted by on November 2, 2009

Volunteer with STIPEND AND EDUCATION AWARD

Project SHINE is a national service learning organization at Temple University Intergenerational Center. SHINE creates intergenerational relationships with elderly immigrants and refugees through tutoring English, health literacy, and citizenship. SHINE is recruiting part-time AmeriCorps members for their Health Literacy Program. Members will serve part-time (8-10 hours a week) for 9 months, starting January 17. Training will be January 16-17. There is a stipend and education award as well! This is a great opportunity to engage with another culture right here in Philadelphia. Those who are bilingual, bi cultural, health students, and/or looking for a challenging volunteer experience are encouraged to apply. Contact Elyse Venturella, volunteer@templecil.org or 215 204 3675 with questions. Applications will be accepted until November 22, 2009.

Application for Project SHINE Health Literacy Program (Part time AmeriCorps):
1) http://www.americorps.gov
2) On the top tab click “AmeriCorps State & National”
3) On the right side of the screen click “Advanced Opportunity Search”
4) Type in the following information
Program type: AmeriCorps State/National
State: Pennsylvania
Program Name: Project SHINE
5) After you click search “Project SHINE Health Literacy Program” will appear and click on that to apply