AmeriCorps Urban Safety (AMUS) Program

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Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Childcare assistance

Education award

Health coverage

Living allowance

Stipend

Training

Descripción de la vacante

Wayne State University’s AmeriCorps Urban Safety (AMUS) Program engages members in direct service to strengthen Detroit neighborhoods and improve the health, safety, and well‑being of residents. AMUS members work with residents, law enforcement, community organizations, and businesses to address neighborhood conditions that affect public safety.

A typical day includes door‑to‑door outreach, safety education, distributing materials, and connecting residents to services.

Formación

• Strong verbal and written communications.
• Ability to engage diverse community members.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct door‑to‑door outreach to residents.
• Provide health and safety education and resources.
• Assist with community events and safety initiatives.
• Collect data through surveys and assessments.

Conocimientos

Communications

Descripción del empleo

The Wayne State University AmeriCorps Urban Safety (AMUS) Program is a public health and public safety initiative that engages AmeriCorps members in direct service to strengthen Detroit neighborhoods and improve the health, safety, and well-being of residents. AMUS members serve in communities throughout Detroit, working alongside residents, law enforcement, community organizations, businesses, and other partners to address neighborhood conditions that affect public safety and community health. Members conduct door-to-door outreach, provide residents with safety and health education, support crime-prevention initiatives, participate in community events, conduct neighborhood and home safety activities, and connect residents with available resources and services. Members may support initiatives addressing violence prevention, auto theft prevention, environmental health and safety, lead exposure prevention, senior safety, and other emerging community needs. Service also includes identifying neighborhood concerns, distributing educational and safety materials, assisting with community assessments and data collection, and encouraging residents to become actively involved in improving their neighborhoods. Through hands-on service, AMUS members gain experience in public health, public safety, community engagement, outreach, data collection, and community problem-solving while developing leadership and professional skills. AMUS provides members with the opportunity to make a measurable difference while helping create safer, healthier, and more connected Detroit communities.

Member Duties

A typical day of service with the AmeriCorps Urban Safety (AMUS) Program is active, community-based, and focused on public health and public safety. Members may conduct door-to-door outreach in neighborhoods, provide residents with health and safety information, distribute educational materials and safety resources, and connect residents to available community services. Members will conduct door to door surveying. Members may also support community events, neighborhood safety initiatives, environmental health activities, lead prevention education, senior safety, and crime prevention efforts. Service may include conducting surveys and assessments, collecting community data, identifying neighborhood concerns, and working alongside residents, community organizations, businesses, and law enforcement partners. Members also participate in training and professional development to strengthen their leadership, communication, outreach, and public service skills.

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance
• Stipend
• Training

Terms

• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Uniforms provided and required

Service Areas

• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Public Health AmeriCorps
• Public Safety

Skills

• Communications

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

AmeriCorps Urban Safety (AMUS) Program

Program Start/End Date

10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

MICHIGAN Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint

Accepting Applications

From 10/01/2026 To 09/30/2027

Contact

• Ramona Washington
• 5700 Cass Ave
• Detroit MI 48202
• 3134449508
• [e-mail]
• amusdetroit.org