By Kevin Sanders
Contributing writer
On May 9, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's Community Service Programs will host an open house in Baker Center, Room 327, from 7 to 9 p.m., for individuals interested in applying for one of next year's 15 available positions in AmeriCorps, often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps program.
"Students looking for careers in health, education or social work will gain a year of valuable experience and networking to help promote their careers or to get into graduate or professional school," said Nancy Schell, CSP supervisor.
AmeriCorps members help provide health education, disease prevention and health-care access programming to underserved residents of Southeastern Ohio. For example, this year AmeriCorps members have helped provide vision, hearing and lice screenings in Athens County schools.
Among the benefits for AmeriCorps personnel are a $9,600 yearly living allowance, an educational award of $4,725 and travel opportunities.
To be eligible for AmeriCorps, individuals must be at least 17 years of age with at least a high school diploma or GED equivalency. Applicants must enjoy working with different types and varying ages of people and should have interest in community, health and education issues. Applicants must have a valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation.
Applications can be obtained by e-mailing Schell at schelln@ohio.edu or at the AmeriCorps Web site (www.americorps.org). Applicants must be available to work by Aug. 12, 2002. Schell is also accepting applications at 058 Grosvenor Hall. For more information, call 593-2293.
