| Carver,
Scott and Washington Counties in MN - St. Croix County in WI
LSS AmeriCorps -
Legacy Corps Member
Population Served: Families who provide continuous,
ongoing care for adult, youth, child and infant family members
and who would benefit from respite services provided by
program members.
Type
of Opportunity: Provide respite service and
companionship to families in the community who care for other
family members. AmeriCorps - Legacy Corps Members are
compassionate, patient, flexible and respect others. Serve 450
hours in a 12-month period and receive a living allowance of
$200 per month plus a $1250 education award. AmeriCorps offers
the opportunity to serve others while using and developing
personal strengths and skills.
Opportunity Description:
AmeriCorps - Legacy Corps Members:
- Provide competent, reliable
and on-going respite service to their assigned families.
- Offer companionship,
encouragement and support to family members.
- Act as part of the family's
support team to help keep the family intact and healthy
while caring for another family member.
Time
Commitment:
One-year term of service with
a minimum commitment of 450 hours in the year.
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