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SOAR partners with American Heart Association, AmeriCorps to host HeartCorps Member

Posted on 2 years ago

We’ve partnered with the American Heart Association and AmeriCorps to host a HeartCorps member!

The HeartCorps member will work as part of SOAR’s Healthy Communities Blueprint pillar to improve heart health by working side-to-side with health centers, community organizations, and health departments across Eastern Kentucky. 

We are seeking full-time service members to support this work starting September 25, 2023.

Why HeartCorps

According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, and many don’t know they have it. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a silent killer that causes unnecessary and inequitable disease, disability, and death, robbing us of precious time with loved ones. It can cause heart attacks, heart failure, stroke, and other devastating conditions.

In rural communities, these numbers are much higher. Rural areas in Eastern Kentucky have some of the highest death rates due to hypertension. 

The benefits for you

Being a HeartCorps member comes with a great benefits package. This includes:

  • A bi-weekly living stipend of $1062.50 (pre-tax)
  • An educational award (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service:
    • May 22 – September 22, 2023: members will earn 675 hours and upon successful completion will earn an educational award of $2474.27.

    • May 22 – August 11, 2023: members will earn 450 hours and upon successful completion, will earn an educational award of $1718.25.

  • Professional development.
  • Direct access to job opportunities upon successful completion of program.

In addition to this, you will network and build meaningful relationships that will last a lifetime. 

Are you a fit?

You can read more about the position HERE.

If you are ready to take the next step, you can apply for the position HERE. 

Here is a downloadable PDF you can share on social media to help spread the word!

Have questions? Reach out to Joshua Ball, our Chief Operating Officer, at joshua@soar-ky.org. 

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