AmeriCorps Member -Summer 2026- at Legacy Community Health
About The Position
Legacy Community Health has been serving communities in the Gulf Coast Region for over 40 years. In partnership with AmeriCorps, we are offering an opportunity this Summer as: AmeriCorps Member- Patient Information Coordinator AmeriCorps Member-Pharmacy Advocate AmeriCorps Member-Literacy Coordinator Please note this AmeriCorps Member - service term is unpaid, with the ability to earn an Education Award of $1,565.08 upon completion of 300 hours (32 hours/week) Service Term: June 1- August 31, 2026 As an AmeriCorps Member you will be placed based on organizational need and will help reduce barriers to healthcare by supporting patients, improving health literacy, and connecting families to essential services. About Legacy Community Health Legacy Community Health is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, serving the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast regions through more than 50 clinics. For nearly 40 years, we’ve delivered high‑quality, affordable care by innovating how health care connects with communities. Guided by our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—we’re powered by passionate team members who want more than a job and are committed to making a meaningful impact
Requirements
- Must pass AmeriCorps and Legacy pre-employment requirements.
- This AmeriCorps position involves recurring access to vulnerable populations and requires a three‑part National Service Criminal History Check, including an FBI fingerprint check. AmeriCorps Members may not begin service until all components are cleared.
Responsibilities
- Connect community members to Legacy’s primary care, preventive services, and eligibility programs.
- Educate the community about Legacy’s full range of healthcare services.
- Collaborate with community partners to identify additional service opportunities.
- Perform other service-related tasks within AmeriCorps guidelines.
- Provide translation or interpretation services when appropriate.
- Wear the AmeriCorps logo daily as a program representative.
- May be required or requested to support disaster response and recovery efforts at the local, state, or federal level.
Benefits
- Unpaid service term
- Education Award: $1,565.08 upon successful completion of 300 hours
- Student loan forbearance (if applicable)
- Interest accrual covered by AmeriCorps upon completion
- Professional development and hands-on experience
- Potential pathway to employment with Legacy Community Health
- Flexible scheduling (including evenings and weekends, as approved)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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