ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER INC·Morristown, New Jersey
Members will conduct community outreach to improve access to primary medical and dental care, and they will provide health education on various topics to patients and the community. They will also be responsible for enrolling people into Medicaid and affordable insurance programs.
Description Zufall Health’s AmeriCorps program is an 11-month program where people volunteer their time by addressing the ongoing barriers for care.
AmeriCorps members serve at one of our health centers sites in northern New Jersey.
They work through outreach to address individual challenges and health system barriers faced by Zufall's patient population.
Our population includes farm workers, people experiencing homelessness, public housing residents, veterans, and people living with HIV/AIDS.
Many come from poor, minority communities with significant barriers to accessing health care.
Members also deliver health education on topics including chronic diseases like diabetes, asthma and HIV/AIDS, prevention of childhood obesity through nutrition and exercise, proper oral health, wellness programs and access to health insurance.
AmeriCorps members do not provide health services related to prohibited activities.
The AmeriCorps Public Health program begins September 1st, 2026 until August 3, 2027. Applications close on August 21, 2026.
Members will conduct community outreach to improve access to primary medical and dental care. They will provide health education on a variety of topics to patients and the community. Members will also enroll people into Medicaid and affordable insurance.
This is an 11-month AmeriCorps program requiring commitment for the entire duration, serving at health center sites in northern New Jersey. A car or reliable transportation is highly recommended, and while being bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, it is not required.
Market context
AmeriCorps CHC Member roles in New Jersey often attract candidates interested in community health service and hands-on experience at health center sites in northern New Jersey. These positions are competitive because they require an 11-month commitment, reliable transportation, and flexibility for site-based service; bilingual English-Spanish skills can help, though they are not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your ability to commit for the full term before applying.