Think about the last time you did something for others. How did it make you feel? I know when I help people, it makes me feel happy. I also feel positive about the experience, and it helps me develop a sense of purpose. There are many documented health benefits of volunteering and providing service to others. Volunteering can help one improve physical and mental health, gain valuable skills and provide a sense of purpose as well as foster new relationships and build and support existing relationships.
Think about being a part of history with Public Health AmeriCorps. Public Health AmeriCorps is a national service program to train a diverse new generation of public health leaders and create healthier, more resilient communities. Check out this 1 minute video below.
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Ohio State University Extension has a new Extension Public Health AmeriCorps Program and is currently seeking enthusiastic and caring individuals with a desire to create positive community change. This program is calling for individuals who are dedicated to volunteerism and ready to work collaboratively with Ohio State University Extension professionals, local leaders and volunteers. There are many benefits to this new opportunity:
- Earn a living allowance
- Gain student loan forbearance
- Complete Mental Health First Aid Training
- Become certified as a Community Health Worker
- Earn mileage for travel
- Make a positive impact in the community
- Make a difference for others and yourself
- Develop friendships
Interested in Serving or Learning more? Please email Emilee Drerup at Drerup.23@osu.edu.
Help People, Change Lives and Join Ohio State University Extension’s AmeriCorps Team Today!
Writer: Susan Zies, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Wood County, zies.1@osu.edu
Reviewer: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County, carter.413@osu.edu
Sources:
Carter, S. Living Life on Purpose. Live Healthy Live Well, Ohio State University Extension. 2023, April 18.
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