Finger Lakes Living Healthy

Finger Lakes Living Healthy

Members will be trained to deliver and or promote The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), which is a worldwide evidence-based program designed to improve the health and wellbeing of the public and also to be better caregivers for those in need. Members will in addition to their CDSMP requirements be placed at a wide variety of ever-growing Host Sites throughout Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, and Yates Counties in order to improve the quality of life of the community.

Members will be expected to manage their own volunteers in member lead Service Projects at the locations they serve to sustain ongoing impact. Member Training is constant and evolving. In addition to the required training expected of an AmeriCorps Member, additional training based on the Member's interests, their Host Sites needs and what is available Finger Lakes Community Action and its cohorts. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Members will serve in a 900 or 450 hour position. Members with be trained to be Peer Leaders of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.

Members will commit to regular duties at a Host Site of their choice to promote the health and wellbeing of the community in which they serve. Select members will also focus on peer-to-peer job skill enhancement through the STEADY Work program. Members will partake in ongoing training. Members will participate in days of National Service Activities, MLK Day, The Day of Remembrance and I love My Parks Day.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Stipend .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Neighborhood Revitalization , Health , Community Outreach , Housing , Children/Youth , Entrepreneur/Business , Education , Community and Economic Development , Environment .

Skills :

Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Public Health , Public Speaking , Leadership , Recruitment , Youth Development , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring , Counseling , Environment , Trade/Construction , Social Services .