Applications for the 2023-2024 Zufall Health AmeriCorps service year are now open!
Zufall Health AmeriCorps is a volunteer service program supporting our mission to provide access to care for vulnerable populations in New Jersey.
The program is part of the AmeriCorps federal agency that engages over 80,000 members annually in intensive service projects at civic, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations across the U.S. Since 2013, Zufall Health AmeriCorps has graduated more than 75 volunteers who have made significant impacts in our community in preparation for careers in medicine, dentistry, social work, public health, and community health.


MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
Public Health AmeriCorps is an AmeriCorps program that promotes expansion of the public health workforce, health equity, and access to services for underserved populations. Members will:
- Commit to an 11-month service term
- Perform outreach and health education for a range of initiatives, including chronic disease management, healthy eating, exercise, vaccinations, retinopathy eye screenings, dental services for veterans, and insurance enrollment
- Gain hands-on experience serving with providers, staff, patients, and community members
BENEFITS OF SERVICE
Beyond invaluable career and life experience, members receive:
- Living allowance ($17,600 for 2023-2024 full-time members)
- Segal Educational Award upon completion of service
- Health insurance for qualifying members
- Student loan forbearance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Childcare for qualifying members
- Professional development and training/certification opportunities
2023-2024 SERVICE YEAR TIMELINE
Applications Open
January 9, 2023
Applications Close
September 30, 2023
Service Year Begins
August 7, 2023
Service Year Ends
July 7, 2024
WHAT OUR MEMBERS HAVE TO SAY
REQUIREMENTS
- 17 years of age or older
- High school graduate
- U.S citizen, U.S national or lawful permanent resident
AMERICORPS ALUMNI
FOR QUESTIONS, CONTACT:
Jenniffer Amaya
AmeriCorps Program Manager
973-328-3344 Ext. 1613
jamaya@zufallhealth.org