Do You Have a Passion for Service that Will Improve the Health of Your Community?

If so, the Community HealthCorps Wants You!

The Community Health Integrated Partnership is proud to be a host site for the Maryland Community HealthCorps

What is the Community HealthCorps?

The Community HealthCorps is part of AmeriCorps- the national service program that engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service in the five priority areas of education, public safety, environment, homeland security, and other human needs. Americorps service gives it members the opportunity to impact change in underserved communities, gain valuable life experience, and take steps toward their own future goals.

Founded in 1995 by the National Association of Community Health Centers, the Community HealthCorps is the largest health-focused, national AmeriCorps program that promotes health care for America’s underserved, while developing tomorrow’s health care workforce. while

By enrolling in the Community HealthCorps, you will work side-by-side with clinic staff in health care centers serving those most in need. You will have the opportunity to be of service to your community and to learn about health careers.

Visit  www.communityhealthcorps.org for information about the Community HealthCorps. For an overall view of the AmeriCorps program visit www.americorps.gov.

How Do I Apply to the Community HealthCorps?

My AmeriCorps is the online space designed to help members view and apply for Americorps positions. The site provides an easy way for individuals to get and give important information – before, during and after their service. 

To access, go to the www.americorps.gov program. Click on "My Americorps." Register to create a personal account and apply to our listed opportunities. Once you have applied to My AmeriCorps, you will get your own customized home page, where you can see the status of your application, update profile information and references, search for opportunities of interest, and submit your application to the Community Health Integrated Partnership (CHIP). We will access your application through the portal and you will be notified when it is under review.

For more information, contact Jill Yesko at (410) 761-8100 ext. 230 or jyesko@chipmd.org.