New Service Sites
Service Site Opportunity
Easter Seals Central Texas is continuing year #3 of an AmeriCorps initiative, called ASSET*AmeriCorps to support people with disabilities. We are looking for partner agencies that serve individuals with disabilities in at least one of the following areas:
- Affordable Housing
- Assistive Technology
- Financial Literacy
Our next ASSET*AmeriCorps team will begin on October 1, 2010. Contact us to learn more about how to have AmeriCorps members serve at your organization!
Member Placement Organizations receive:
- Passionate, motivated individuals looking to make a difference in their community
- An chance to develop or expand support to people with disabilities
- Individuals supported in the areas of: financial literacy, affordable housing, assistive technology
- Meaningful service opportunities for people with disabilities to serve their community in a supportive, professional role
ASSET*AmeriCorps members receive:
- Modest Living Allowance
- Education Award
- Health Insurance
- Child Care (for eligible members)
- Student Loan Forbearance on qualified student loans
- Training, Networking, and other Professional Development opportunities
Member Placement Organizations provide:
- $2,500 for each AmeriCorps Member that serves in a full-time capacity between October 1st and August 31, 2011
- Day-to-Day Supervision of AmeriCorps members
- Onsite Orientation and Organization-specific training for members
- Access to office equipment and transportation to support member activities
- Data Collection and Reports on member activities
Thank you for your interest in learning more about how national service can support people with disabilities in your community.
How does our organization apply to be a Member Service Site for ASSET*AmeriCorps?
New Service Site Application Information
New Service Site Application Guidance
Supervisor Salary Verification Form
What is the difference between AmeriCorps*VISTA and AmeriCorps*State?
VISTA vs. AmeriCorps*State
What can't ASSET Navigators do?
What are the expectations for Navigator Supervisors?
What can we do to better accommodate employees with disabilities?
Tips for Providing and Maintaining Job Accommodations
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Easter Seals Central Texas  1016 La Posada Dr. Suite 145
Austin, TX 78752 p: (512) 472-8696 f: (512) 472-8026
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