Come Work With Rebuilding Together New Orleans
March 19th, 2008Opportunity
Rebuild New Orleans
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Rebuilding Together New Orleans (RTNO) is a local affiliate of a national nonprofit organization that has restored and revitalized more than 100,000 homes over the past 19 years. With all work done at no cost to the homeowner and utilizing mostly volunteer labor, Rebuilding Together allows low-income families in communities across the country to live in warmth, safety, and dignity. Since Hurricane Katrina, RTNO has worked to help not only low-income and disabled homeowners, but also first-responders (firemen, policemen, EMTs, etc.) return to their storm-damaged homes.
AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in disaster relief, education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps members serve with more than 2,000 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based and community organizations. Since 1994, more than 400,000 men and women have provided needed assistance to millions of Americans across the nation through their AmeriCorps service.
AmeriCorps positions are available through Rebuilding Together New Orleans!
To be eligible you must:
· Be 18 years old or older
· Be physically able to handle heavy work
· Have a high school diploma or a GED
· Be an American citizen
· Pass a criminal background check
· Agree to fulfill a full-time commitment
Some benefits of working for AmeriCorps:
· Living allowance
· Skill building
· Health coverage
· Education award (upon successful completion of hours)
· Child care reimbursement (if eligible)
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