Eligibility Requirements

At Climate R.E.A.D.Y., we uphold the principles of diversity, inclusion, and equity. We do not engage in discrimination in any service aspect based on race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, ability/disability, socio-economic status, marital or parental status, veteran status, or any other inappropriate criteria.

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Eligibility Requirements

Climate READY is a service program within the AmeriCorps network. To be eligible for AmeriCorps, you must be:

  • A U.S. citizen or permanent resident

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent

  • Pass a comprehensive criminal history check. 

Note: AmeriCorps members serving vulnerable populations such as youth or seniors must be able to pass local, state, and national background and sex offender registry checks.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Collaborate successfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

  • Exhibit a strong sense of respect and sensitivity, especially when engaging in discussions with community members on challenging topics such as the expenses related to flood damage and when evaluating residents' homes for climate crisis effects.

  • Maintain professional communication with program staff and community partners.

  • Ensure timely responses to emails within designated work hours.

interest in one or more of the following areas

  • Community organizing and outreach 

  • Community engagement

  • Civic engagement, volunteerism, and public service 

  • Ecological stewardship and environmental education

  • Environmental science 

  • Public health

  • Climate change

  • Desire to affect change related to the Climate Crisis

  • Climate and environmental justice

  • Environmental health

  • The outdoor environment or related fields

Expectations and Responsibilities

  • Members will be required to engage in the outdoor environment. This includes and is not limited to rain, snow, and heat.*

  • Member's Performance will be evaluated based on their ability to adhere to guidelines.

  • Members will be required to submit bi-weekly timesheets, complete data reports in a timely manner, and submit Great Stories reports quarterly.

  • Collect evaluation information and identify in-home hazards associated with health impacts, including those requiring intervention.

  • Distribute participant questionnaires

  • Conduct visual inspections to identify potential hazards, including basement flooding;the presence of lead paint dust;

  • Administer participant questionnaires

  • Perform visual inspections to identify potential hazards, including basement flooding and/or lead paint dust

  • Determine various indoor asthma triggers

  • Assess basic home protection measures against fire or intrusion.

*In the case of extreme weather, members will only be outdoors at the Program Director's discretion.