SFLUM is recruiting community members who want to make a difference to join the SFLUM AmeriCorps Team. Members serve in our Branches, OASIS Youth Development, ASSETS Business Development and Financial Education/ Tax Preparation programs. Program sites are located in Florida City, South Miami, North Miami Beach, North Miami and Pompano Beach.

During their service, members receive a living allowance of $11,400; earn an education award in the amount of $4,725; and, are eligible for Student Loan Deferment, Medical Insurance and Child Care benefits. Applicant must be US citizen, US national, or lawful

“Through service, I discovered that there is so much that one person like me can accomplish,” says AmeriCorps Member, Gabriela Chavez.

permanent resident alien; at least 17 years old; and, able to commit to completing 1700 service hours in one year. All AmeriCorps Members receive relevant training and mentoring to equip them for their tasks at SFLUM and prepare for their long-term career goals. Michael Fins, one of our current AmeriCorps Members says it best, “SFLUM and AmeriCorps gave me the opportunity to gain new skills that will give me a competitive edge over other recent college graduates.”

AmeriCorps service opportunities are available beginning September 1, 2010.
If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, please download, print, fill out and mail the APPLICATION by July 31, 2009
Rolando Barrios
South Florida Urban Ministries
2850 SW 27th Avenue
Miami, FL 33133
For questions, please contact Rolando Barrios at 305-442-8306 or via email at RBarrios@sflum.org.