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Public Health AmeriCorps Program

AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention joined forces to launch Public Health AmeriCorps to support the recruitment, training, and development of the next generation of public health leaders who will be ready to respond to the nation’s public health needs.
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WAFCC Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) Members will serve at Free and Charitable Clinics (FCCs), Public Health Departments, and Social Service Agencies. This program will engage 28 full-time and 6 part-time AmeriCorps Members.  PHA Members will provide continued COVID-19 pandemic support, help combat the opioid epidemic, strengthen telehealth capabilities, procure volunteers, and more. Explore current opportunities to serve by clicking here.
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Benefits for PHA Members
  • Bi-Weekly Living Stipend
  • Health Insurance
  • Qualify for Food Share Assistance
  • Student Loan Deferment/ Forbearance (If Eligible)
  • Segal Education Award Following Completion of Service
  • ​Professional Development and Training
  • Networking Opportunities
  • 1700 Hours of Community Service on Your Resume​

AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith & Lt. Governor Barnes Present PHA Award

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 AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, announced five Wisconsin Public Health AmeriCorps grant awards to four organizations at an event on Friday, April 29, in Milwaukee. Public Health AmeriCorps, a partnership between AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will support the recruitment, training and development of a new generation of public health leaders. "The Wisconsin Association of Free & Charitable Clinics will add capacity to strained public health systems and build a career pipeline for public health careers in Wisconsin,” said AmeriCorps CEO, Michael D. Smith. “Over the next year, more than 200 new AmeriCorps members will provide invaluable services to rural and underserved communities and address the COVID-19 pandemic, substance use, community health and health education across the state. I look forward to championing these programs in partnership with our grantees, Lt. Gov. Barnes and Wisconsin health leaders.”

To read the entire press release, click here.

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  • Who we are
    • History & Mission
    • Board and Staff >
      • Board Documents
      • Employee Resources
    • Donate Today
    • Our Partners
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
    • Advocacy
    • AmeriCorps Programs >
      • Public Service Opportunities
      • VISTA Program
      • Public Health AmeriCorps
      • AmeriCorps FAQs
      • Current Members
    • Standards Program >
      • Standards of Excellence
      • Seals of Excellence
    • Telehealth
    • Monthly Webinars
  • For Patients
    • Find a Clinic
  • For Members
    • WAFCC/VHCP Enrollment
    • Membership Benefits
    • Our Members
    • Member Log in >
      • Past Webinar Recordings
      • FCC Leaders' Call Information
  • News & Events
    • News
    • Events >
      • 2024 WAFCC Summit and Celebration
      • 2024 WAFCC on the Road Recap