AmeriCorps members spend a year living with pregnant and parenting women formerly experiencing homelessness and now housed in a loving, caring environment at Maggie’s Place in Phoenix, Arizona.
Using a trauma-informed care approach, AmeriCorps members are on the front lines of the fight to overcome Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and break the relentless cycle of poverty. AmeriCorps members at Maggie’s Place help transform lives through hope, love and a dedication to servant leadership.
AmeriCorps members at Maggie’s Place are radical change-makers committed to intentional living with pregnant women experiencing homelessness.
Each day is different for each AmeriCorps member, dependent on the needs of the moms in each house. Among the possibilities are:
Personal Time
In addition to a weekly day off, AmeriCorps members are encouraged to take approximately 10 hours of personal time per week away from their duties for self care.
Training
AmeriCorps members are trained in:
Complete online application, or download and complete the application, then email it to americorps@maggiesplace.org.
Include a copy of your current resumé and the contact information of two references who can speak to your personal and professional character. Summer AmeriCorps applicants need only provide one reference.
We are still accepting applications for the 2022-2023 service year!
If you are interested in a September, January, or other start date, please contact us.
Commitments shorter than a year will be considered.
Applications Open: September 1, 2022
Priority Year-Long Application Deadline: February 15, 2023 (Applicants will receive decision by March 15, 2023)
Standard Year-Long Application Deadline*: April 1, 2023 (Applicants will receive a decision by May 1, 2023)
*Applications may be accepted on a rolling, case by case basis, following the standard year-long application deadline.
Service Term: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024