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AmeriCorps/Caring Counts The North Carolina Community AIDS Fund, Triangle area, is the most recently-selected site for the National AIDS Fund AmeriCorps/Caring Counts, a volunteer program that works specifically in the field of HIV. AmeriCorps/Caring Counts was founded 14 years ago by the National AIDS Fund and has brought over 400 dedicated volunteers to eight sites across the country. AmeriCorps/Caring Counts members are matched with local agencies where they work four days a week serving their communities on projects such as health education, HIV testing and awareness, and providing support services to those living with HIV. One day a week, the members come together for training and to perform community service projects.
AmeriCorps members serve in their communities for 11 months, receiving a small stipend, health insurance and child care if needed. Upon completion AmeriCorps members are eligible for an educational award of $4,725. National AIDS Fund AmeriCorps/Caring Counts accepts members from age 17-99 who have completed high school or obtained their GED (or agree to do so during their year of service). All AmeriCorps members must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States. AmeriCorps members come from across the country and from the local community. The North Carolina Community AIDS Fund will host five AmeriCorps/Caring Counts members that will be placed in local community-based, faith-based and governmental organizations. The organizations are responsible for providing supervision and support for the AmeriCorps member as well as providing part of the member’s stipend. To apply to become an AmeriCorps member, please go to http://www.americorps.gov/ . Applications are accepted January 1 through June 30. |
