Legacy Corps for Veterans and Military Families - Miami

AmeriCorps; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Living allowance

Education award upon successful completion of service

Job summary

AmeriCorps is looking for volunteers in Miami, Florida, for the Legacy Corps for Veterans and Military Families program. This role provides critical in-home respite care, informative support to veterans and caregivers, and opportunities for community outreach. Volunteers will receive training, a living allowance, and an education award upon completion of service. This position requires a commitment of at least 450 hours over 12 months, averaging 8–12 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home respite care to 1–2 families per week.
• Disseminate information on medical conditions and social services.
• Create and support peer-to-peer networks and community outreach.
• Participate in pre-service training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Working with veterans

Teamwork

Social services

General skills

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Legacy Corps for Veterans and Military Families (LCVMF) is a National Direct AmeriCorps program that provides Caregiver Support Services to veterans and military families in Miami, Florida. AmeriCorps volunteers deliver community‑based support services to reduce caregiver burden and empower care recipients. The position requires volunteers to complete a minimum of 450 hours of service and training during a 12‑month term, averaging 8–12 hours per week.

Member Duties

• Provide in‑home respite care to 1–2 families per week, allowing caregivers to meet essential personal or family needs.
• Disseminate information on medical conditions, coping strategies, social services, support venues, and resources to caregivers and care recipients.
• Create and support peer‑to‑peer networks, transitional services, transportation (as authorized by the sub‑recipient agency), childcare respite, and community outreach for volunteer generation.
• Participate in pre‑service training and ongoing professional development opportunities throughout the service year (up to 90 additional training hours).

Program Benefits

• Training opportunities
• Living allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service

Terms & Conditions

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

Service Areas

• Health
• Community outreach
• Veterans
• Elder care

Required Skills

• Working with veterans
• Teamwork
• Social services
• General skills
• Leadership