AmeriCorps Member
Overview
National Health Corps (NHC) is an AmeriCorps National Service program that recruits, trains, and places paid volunteers in resource-limited organizations called "host sites." With support from a grant from AmeriCorps, NHC's members help build healthy communities by providing essential health education and access services to individuals throughout the United States.
Member Benefits:
- $22,000+ total living stipend (gross); distributed in even, taxable payments twice a month
- $7,300+ Segal Education Award upon successful completion of program
- Eligibility for health insurance coverage, childcare allowance (if applicable), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits
- Enrollment in the AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program (MAP) for accessible, free mental health services
- Loan forbearance on qualified student loans
Member Duties
Each NHC Pittsburgh member is placed at a host site where they fulfill most of their service hours. Host sites include federally qualified health centers, community-based organizations, school-based health centers, and other non-profit organizations.
Throughout their service term, members also plan and participate in group service projects and national service days in collaboration with other volunteer organizations.
Become a Member
We are seeking a full-time NHC Pittsburgh members to serve an average of 40 hours per week. NHC Pittsburgh members serve 1700 hours during a 46-week service term.
Applications for the 2025-2026 Service Year are open! To apply, please submit an application through our website: https://my.nationalhealthcorps.org/
NHC members need to meet certain AmeriCorps eligibility criteria. These include:
- Members must be at least 18 years of age by the start of service.
- Members must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents.
- Members must have achieved a high school diploma or GED by the start of service.
- Members must not have previously served four AmeriCorps State or National terms.
- Member must pass relevant NHC and AmeriCorps background checks.
For any other information, please visit National Health Corps or contact NHC Pittsburgh at nhcpittsburgh@alleghenycounty.us.