What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds to serve their country, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, and improve lives and communities. For more information about AmeriCorps, visit the national website: CLICK HERE

What is RVA Health Corps?

RVA Health Corps is the City of Richmond’s AmeriCorps program that trains Richmond residents to serve as Community Health Workers (CHW), Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS), & Environmental Stewards. Members serve in three tracks:

• Chronic Health Conditions: Connect residents to resources and support for chronic diseases.
• Environmental Stewardship: Restore parks and public green spaces.
• Opioid & Prescription Drug Crisis: Provide peer recovery coaching intervention and prevention outreach services.

Types of Positions

Three-Quarter Time (TQT)

$17,940 / year (before taxes); $717 bi-weekly

Approximately 1200 hrs. = (<32 hours per week)

Half-Time (HT)

$13,260 / year (before taxes); $530 bi-weekly

Approximately 900 hrs. = (<24 hours per week)

Service Period                                                                                        

September 2025-August 2026

For more information, download the announcement below

CLICK HERE 

Complete and submit the following application by clicking the link below.                                              RVA HEALTH CORPS APPLICATION

For more information about AmeriCorps employment and service learning opportunities, contact:

Paul Manning 

Program Manager, AmeriCorps and Applied Services

East End Career Station, 2nd Floor

701 N. 25th Street 

Richmond, VA 23223

Office: 804.646.6528

Email: paul.manning@rva.gov

Jessica Albright 

Program Supervisor, RVA Health Corps

East End Career Station, 2nd Floor 

701 N. 25th Street

Richmond, Virginia 23223

Office: 804.646.8750

Email: jessica.albright@rva.gov