The Best of America

AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs, made up of three primary programs that each take a different approach to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. AmeriCorps members commit their time to address critical community needs like increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters, and more.

To learn more about the national program, click here.

Serving Veterans and People Experiencing Homelessness

In this partnership AmeriCorps members address homelessness, with a focus on veterans, as it's a critical community need in Santa Barbara County.

Outreach and Homelessness

For more info

Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership and United Way

In Santa Barbara County, on any given night there are over 1,860 individuals experiencing homelessness.

We know it is a problem.

It is our privilege to fight to house the people in our county.

United Way and AmeriCorps

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Covid-19 Updates

Public Health Flyer

Visit Santa Barbara County Public Health Department for ongoing and current updates on Covid-19 in Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara County Housing and Community Development (HDC) also has a regularly updated site with national and local information and resources.

More resources:

Coronavirus Resources (Covid-19) United States Interagency Council on Homelessness

Covid-19 and Street Outreach Safety Training

Street Medicine Practice During the Covid-19 Epidemic

Public Health Covid Flyer- English

Public Health Covid Flyer-Spanish

Home for Good Santa Barbara County Covid-19 Relief Fund

Santa Barbara County Covid-19 Volunteer Needs

Apply to Serve

2020-2021 Recruitment — Apply Now and start serving with AmeriCorps November 2, 2020!

We're still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership term.

Apply now if you're interested in making a difference and helping all of our neighbors have a home for good!

Outreach Position Description

AmeriCorps and United Way

Home For Good Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership Member Position Description

Focus Areas

Street Outreach
Housing Placement
Housing Support
Volunteer Recruitment

Benefits of Service*

Full-time member monthly stipend $1,425.00
Part-time member monthly stipend $750.00
Health Insurance for full-time members
Childcare for full-time members
Education award (can be transferred to family members)
Loan forbearance
Professional growth and networking
Experience working in social services, mental health field, public service, case management
Training to help you succeed beyond AmeriCorps!

Applicants

Must be 17 years or older
Have or be willing to obtain a high school diploma or GED
Pass a criminal background check
Reliable transportation or be able to use public transportation effectively
Willing to serve a diverse population of individuals from various economic, social, racial and cultural backgrounds with empath and awareness.

When

NOW!
Start serving November 2, 2020

Where

Throughout Santa Barbara County (Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Barbara)

*AmeriCorps members that successfully complete full-time or part-time approved service hours and contractual obligations may be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (Segal AmeriCorps Education Award). Members may use the education award to pay for current education expenses at an eligible institution, to repay qualified student loans, or both. americorps.gov for more info.

Also look at these AmeriCorps VISTA Opportunities!