Marshfield Clinic Americorps Member

MCHS AmeriCorps Volunteer Wisconsin ~ Program Description: This program places individuals with nonprofit organizations across Wisconsin to build and strengthen volunteer programs. Individuals will receive focused training in volunteer management then assist with such tasks as: recruiting, training and supervising volunteers; creating volunteer handbooks, application forms, and brochures; writing position descriptions; updating website content and coordinating social media; and other (non-volunteer) tasks specific to the mission of the nonprofit.

As a member of the Volunteer Center of Brown County team, the individual will have the ability to create capacity building measures by working to place volunteers with various nonprofit partners, work extensively with our social media outlets, attend job fairs to spread the word about volunteer opportunities, and work with staff to coordinate our annual Make a Difference Day event.

September 2019 – August 31, 2020. (End date is negotiable). This is a full-time, PAID internship, however, interested applicants should realize that there is a stipend that they receive, as well as an education award (in the $5,000-$6,000 range) that they receive at the completion of their term of service.

Applicants must be willing to serve for the duration of the term of service (1700 hours minimum), averaging approximately 35-40 hours a week. Members must also be able to handle the financial commitment made by accepting the position. Applicants must be 19 years of age by September 11, 2019, possess a high school diploma or GED/HSED, and agree to and pass a criminal and Department of Motor Vehicles background checks.