AmeriCorps

1. SWLAHECAMERICORPS EDTC 602 Fall 2008 Nomica Guillory Linear Project I SWLAHEC AmeriCorps

2. “Be the change you want to see”. Mahatma Ghandi

3. Mission The mission of SWLAHEC is to improve health status through access to information, education and health services.

4. Nicknamed the Domestic Peace Corps

5. 13 Parishes Served ST. MARTIN ST. LANDRY JEFF DAVIS LAFAYETTE ALLEN IBERIA BEAUREGARD VERMILLION CALCASIEU ACADIA ST. MARY CAMERON EVANGELINE

6. Benefits Advertisement via word of mouth Volunteers carrying out invaluable services Getting community service needs met

7. How to Apply Located in one of the 13 parishes 501(c)3 organization Health service need with in your community Able to sign a one-year contract for each member

8. Orientation & OATH of SERVICE I will get things done for America -to make our people safer,smarter, and healthier.I will bring Americans together to strengthen our communities.Faced with apathy, I will take action.Faced with conflict, I will seek common ground.Faced with adversity, I will persevere.I will carry this commitment with me this year and beyond.I am an AmeriCorps member, and I will get things done.

9. TRAININGS C.P.R. CERTIFICATION TEAM BUILDING SKILLS

10. AmeriCorps Sites BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS CHILDRENS’ MUSEUM

11. Future AmeriCorps Members

12. Bibliography www.Americorps.com, Retrieved September 2008 www.swlahec.com, Retrieved September 2008