Helping the People

The ABHS AmeriCorps Program engages members in service roles that strengthen community wellness, cultural continuity, environmental stewardship, and youth development across the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Members support culturally grounded, evidence-informed activities aligned with AmeriCorps priority areas. Cultural engagement members plan and lead intergenerational activities rooted in Apache traditions, seasonal teachings, and collective healing. They also support the preservation of stories and oral histories through digital media, strengthening cultural pride and connection. These roles build local capacity and support long-term, culturally rooted solutions for community well-being.

Member Duties : Plan and lead Apache culture-based community events such as harvest gatherings, MMIP awareness walks, storytelling nights. Supports event logistics, outreach, set-up, and collaboration with elders, youth, and partner programs. Capture and preserve community voices and teachings through digital documentation, video recording, interviews, and cultural storytelling projects. Lead at least 5 community events and/or digital cultural preservation projects (videos). Complete event summary form, pre- and post-service self-assessments. Maintain accurate sign-in sheets, outreach records, documentation logs, digital files.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Education , Tribal .

Skills :

Team Work .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Helping the People

Program Start/End Date

01/08/2027 - 01/08/2028

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: None

Program Locations

ARIZONA

Accepting Applications

From 09/15/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact

Anna Olson

PO Box 1089

Whiteriver AZ 85941

928-988-3289

[email protected]

Listing ID

128940