[nabs-l] Another service oppertunity for students

[Darian Smith]

All:
 FYI

FEMA Corps:
AmeriCorps in Action
Make a difference when it
matters most with FEMA Corps.
Are you interested in a career in emergency management? Want to leave
your mark while learning new skills? FEMA Corps could be the perfect
opportunity for you to get experience, while helping others. We are looking
for men and women ages 18-24 to join our emergency management team.
What is FEMA Corps?
FEMA Corps is an NCCC track for young adults who want to gain
professional skills in emergency management
while serving with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
staff on disaster response and recovery
efforts. It is a 10 month, full-time, team-based residential service
program that was developed in partnership with
FEMA and the Corporation for National and Community Service, the
agency that oversees AmeriCorps NCCC.
As a member, you'll be assigned to one of five NCCC campuses. Your
focus will solely
be on emergency management and long-term recovery activities within
FEMA. You'll
provide administrative and logistical support in areas that include:
Educating communities, assessing Working with nonprofits and
needs, and collecting information government agencies to coordinate
services for disaster survivors
Developing materials that promote
disaster preparation to the public Helping survivors complete
applications for disaster assistance
Ordering materials, tracking inventory,
loading supplies, and managing IT Assessing and reporting damage to
equipment public facilities
Updating electronic files, managing Setting up shelter operations and
data, and compiling reports re-unification of families and pets
What are the benefits of joining?
You'll receive all of the same benefits as traditional AmeriCorps NCCC
members, plus
additional training and experience to prepare you for a career in
emergency management
and related fields. You'll learn about working with communities,
public speaking,
customer service, and office/management skills while giving back and positively
impacting the lives of disaster survivors.
JOIN FEMA CORPS TODAY!
Apply at www.NationalService.gov or call 800-942-2677 (TTY 800-833-3722).
Follow us on Facebook at AmeriCorps NCCC and Twitter @AmeriCorpsNCCC.
We
offer service opportunities without regard to race, color, national
origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion,


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Darian Smith


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