Americorps Opportunities

AmeriCorps Community Outreach & Safety Coordinator

Provide support and communication to our patients and the Latino community in general to promote safety, awareness and education during the different phases of the COVID-19 Pandemic by helping further develop El Futuro’s communications strategy and by creating written materials, videos, and social media posts. The person will work with El Futuro’s Clinic Manager and HR Director to create messages that help our Latino community protect themselves and their families from the pandemic as well as promote better emotional health during times of stress. Communications will evolve as we transition from the current video based services back to in-person clinic based services.. During this time of transition, this person will help develop communications to guide El Futuro patients, staff and the general community in order to prevent COVID19 spread. The person will assist in interviewing patients and families about their experience and preferences in order to help El Futuro center decisions and planning around those being served. The person will help support El Futuro’s volunteer program as volunteers engage community members and bring their skills and talents to help El Futuro serve and promote community during this time of isolation and social distancing.

AmeriCorps Bilingual Community Engagement & Garden Coordinator

Make environmental education more accessible to Latino community - Our primary target audience is the Latino community, working collaboratively with our current partners, as well as creating connections with new partners by enlarging our circle of contacts and deepening relationships so that we have a greater impact.

Connect more North Carolinians to the outdoors - This is especially salient for our work in the mental health sector as stronger connections have been shown to improve people’s mental and emotional wellbeing.

Bring awareness of mental health-outdoor environment relation to the Latino community

Involve community volunteers by creating systems to ensure our Therapeutic garden is always thriving and a welcoming environment for the Latino community