Opportunity
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Healthy Future members will facilitate an opioid prevention program to students in grades 6-12;
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Economic Opportunity members provide Money Smart financial literacy training to low-income adults in West Virginia and provide informational and referral assistance to those in need; and
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VetCorps members provide peer-to-peer support for veterans and military families across the state of
West Virginia.
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LifeBridge AmeriCorps members provide services within their communities through service projects, information and referrals, outreach events, and so much more. Our members receive training and gain life-long marketable job skills.
Benefits
Members will serve approximately
35-40 hours per week. With a signed contract committing to one year of service, LifeBridge AmeriCorps members receive many benefits, including:
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Living Allowance of $16,000
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Educational Award $6,345
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AmeriCorps Member Health Care Plan (individual member plan only)
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Leadership training
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Federal college loan forbearance
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Childcare (income based eligibility requirements)
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Travel reimbursement to LifeBridge training and events
Eligibility
To enroll in the LifeBridge AmeriCorps program, an individual must:
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Be a United States citizen,
a United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
of the United States
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Be at least 18 years of age
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Have a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
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Submit to a FBI criminal background check
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Submit to a nation sex
offender check
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Valid Driver's License
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Be a veteran or an immediate family member of a veteran
(Vet Corps ONLY)
Slots still available for nonprofit agencies & schools
There are still member slots available. If your organization or an organization you know of could benefit from AmeriCorps, please contact us at
304-340-3593.
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Looking for individuals who want to make a difference in their communities
If you or someone you know is interested in committing one year to making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families living in YOUR communities, please contact us and find out how you can become an AmeriCorps member -
304-340-3593.
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