Appalachian Public Health Innovation Corp

Appalachian Public Health Innovation Corp As an APP-PHI Corps Member at Appalachian State University, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing public health and community resilience in Western North Carolina. Our mission is to develop public health professionals, foster meaningful relationships, and bolster community preparedness by addressing local public health disparities through service, volunteerism, and evidence-based interventions. Our Purpose: We aim to support public health preparedness in the Appalachian Region of Western North Carolina. Goals: Develop Future Public Health Leaders: We recruit, train, and develop new generations of public health leaders equipped to respond to public health needs in North Carolina’s rural Appalachian communities. This involves capacity building and service in collaboration with state and regional partners to achieve better health outcomes for underserved communities. Enhance Community Capacity and Support: By providing essential capacity and support to local public health preparedness settings, we help meet the public health needs of North Carolina's rural Appalachian communities. Create Pathways to Public Health Careers: We offer exposure to high-quality public health-related careers through onsite experience and training. This includes psychological first aid training, with a particular focus on recruiting AmeriCorps members who reflect the communities they serve. Member Duties : Active Participation: Showing up and participating to ensure a rich learning and service experience Training and Service: Participating in mandatory training sessions and various service activities Project Contribution: Contributing to both team projects and individual initiatives Professional Development: Engaging in vocational training and professional development opportunities to grow as a public health leader Program Benefits : Training Living Allowance Stipend Education award upon successful completion of service. Appalachian Public Health Innovation Corp #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps & Senior Corps