Gannon University - Career Development & Employment Services

	Postgraduate service opportunities are available through various programs and locations. Many people dedicate one or two years of volunteer service in the US or another country. Most programs include living arrangements, medical insurance, and a small stipend. There are opportunities for loan deferment during your time of service. Also, there are often educational awards towards student loans or future education after completion of service.
AMERICORPS announces a ten month position open with the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) based at one of NCCC's five regional campuses located in California, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, and Mississippi. You will travel the country full time with other young men and women, tutor at-risk children, build homes for low-income families, assist victims of Hurricane Katrina, and help local communities meet a range of critical needs. All NCCC members receive lodging, meals, health benefits, student loan deferment, a living allowance, and nearly $5,000 to help pay for school...not to mention the experience of a lifetime! For more information visit http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/nccc.asp.
AmeriCorps Vista Post-Graduate Volunteer. This is a one year position at Gannon University, responsible for implementing the project “Engaging Students in Service” to increase the number of ongoing co-curricular community service and civic engagement opportunities available to college students interested in addressing the root causes of poverty in Erie, PA. The VISTA Volunteer will recruit, orient, and retain college student volunteers and empower student-led clubs and organizations to adopt agencies in the city of Erie. Bachelor degree required; must have interest in community service; poverty amelioration; Catholic social teaching; and possess organizational, verbal, writing and computer skills. Send cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references to: Arlene Montevecchio, Director, Center for Social Concerns, Gannon University, 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541; Email: montevec001@gannon.edu; Phone: (814) 871-7433.
LIVE-IN ASSISTANTS for the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, a faith-based non-profit organization located in the South Side of Pittsburgh, serving persons with mental retardation/developmental disabilities. Emmaus provides family-style residential homes, supervised apartments, and respite care for adults with special needs. They are currently looking for live-in staff (individuals, married couples, religious and lay people) to give a year or two to share their lives with their residents. Each of the homes serves 3 or 4 residents. Relief staff is available for time off. Please call Lorraine Wagner for more information at (412) 381-0277; www.TheEmmausCommunityofPgh.com.
Common Ground Fellowship in Creative Responses to Homelessness Provides the opportunity to work at Common Ground for one year in New York City gaining insight into innovative responses to homelessness. Includes a stipend of $10,000. For information click on the "Employment Opportunities" link at their website, www.commonground.org.

Coro Center for Civic Leadership - Public Allies Program - Complete a ten-month paid apprenticeship program working in a community organization, participate in weekly leadership training, and work with teams of other young people on community projects. Public Allies Application - Public Allies Brochure

Catholic Network of Volunteer Service Non-profit membership organization of 200 domestic and international volunteer and lay mission programs. Visit the website to access RESPONSE 2007, the directory of faith-based, full-time service opportunities.

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is an interdenominational, non-profit Christian organization committed to serving low-income families in eastern Kentucky. Short-term and long-term opportunities are available in a variety of programs including child development, adult education, disability services, outreach services, home repair, elderly services, and more. CAP also seeks summer camp volunteers.

Cross-Cultural Solutions Non-profit organization whose mission is to operate volunteer programs around the world.

Diocesan Service Corps Offers participants an opportunity to integrate their Christian faith into every aspect of their lives through commitments to social justice, community living, spiritual growth, and simple living.

HECUA Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs - Experiential learning opportunities connecting college studies with current issues in society.

Idealist.org Action Without Borders. Search or browse over 32,000 nonprofit and community organizations in your community and abroad. Explore volunteer, internship, and career opportunities.

Jesuit Volunteer Corps Largest Catholic volunteer program in the country working with the poor. Domestic and international opportunities. Their motto: You'll be "Ruined for Life."

Massachusetts Promise Fellowship Program. Transform yourself and your community through service. Be an emerging leader that spends a year of your life delivering the resources that young people need to be successful in life by mobilizing and organizing community activities, creating and leading powerful civic initiatives, and training and inspiring citizen volunteers. Serve with nonprofit organizations, schools, and state and local agencies throughout Massachusetts. For more specific information about available positions and to apply, visit http://www.masspromisefellows.org/

Mercy Corps Serving people who are economically poor or marginalized throughout the US and internationally.

National Health Service Corps The NHSC is looking for dedicated and caring clinicians committed to improving primary health care in underserved areas. For more information visit the website or call the NHSC at 1-800-221-9393.

Pallotti Center Great resource listing hundreds of volunteer programs with a wide range of positions and locations.

Peace Corps For over 40 years, the Peace Corps has served in over 70 countries worldwide, sharing a spirit of service, dedication, and idealism.

St. Vincent Pallotti Center Supports hundreds of faith based volunteer programs, offering a wide range of positions, living situations, and locations.

Teach For America National corps of recent college grads teaching in rural and urban low-income communities.

Work Ministry/Careercast Career management resource providing support for faith-based organizations serving the unemployed, the underemployed and career changers.