AmeriCorps at Missouri State University

Lead. Serve. Get things done.

AmeriCorps Members at Missouri State University support efforts to address food insecurity and offer vision screenings to the community.

Missouri State
AmeriCorps supports the fight against food insecurity
AmeriCorps supports vision health with high-tech testing gear
AmeriCorps opening day ceremony
Opportunities for professional development and networking
The Bear Pantry has really cool custom wall murals

As an AmeriCorps Member, you will support programs that serve the community at locations both inside and outside of Missouri State University. You can earn a monthly stipend plus an education award upon completion of a member term.

Become a member now. Check out how to apply and a detailed position description below.

Address vision health | Vision Screening Program

The vision screening program uses high-tech camera imaging gear to quickly check for problems in the eye. Vision issues are linked with a host of other health problems, so detecting them quickly improves overall well-being in a community. There are a number of duties and responsibilies that support this program.

Address food insecurity | Bear Pantry Program

The Bear Pantry is the on-campus food pantry that serves all members of the university community. The pantry is focused on providing basic needs while offering as many healthy and nutritious options as possible. There are many different tasks that go in to keeping the pantry running well.
The AmeriCorps partnership with Missouri State is operated through the Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning offices. Most activities occur on campus, but members will have opportunities to travel throughout the local community as well as AmeriCorps-sponsored conferences and meetings.

The vision program involves traveling to local schools, daycares and community centers to perform screenings.

The Bear Pantry can involve some travel to community gardens or other organizations for food sourcing.
Members are elligible for some great benefits. Check out the list for an overview, but remember that more details and disclaimers will be included in the application process:
- Living allowance
- Education award
- Residence hall discount
- Parking pass
Additionally, AmeriCorps programs are designed to offer career-building opportunities:
- Leadership
- Networking
- Professional development

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AmeriCorps Member position description

AmeriCorps Members support efforts to ensure access to healthy futures for all. Members support the MSU Bear Pantry and the MSU Vision Screening programs by:

Assisting in Bear Pantry coordination and expansion
Developing sustainable connections to local leaders addressing food insecurity
Coordinating service projects addressing food insecurity
Developing materials to awareness of food assistance programs
Creating nutritional education materials
Leading and facilitating donation drives
Conducting vision screenings
Analyzing vision screening data

AmeriCorps Members at Missouri State have two options for a Service Year (August 1-July 31):

Minimum number of hours required during service year

Monthly living allowance

Segal Education Award

(upon completion of service year)

1,200 hours

$1,083.33

$4,546.50

900 hours

$833.33

$3,247.50

AmeriCorps Member Outcomes

As a result of their service year, AmeriCorps members will:

Increase personal confidence with team building and management
Create professional connections across campus and in the community
Increase personal confidence while making well-informed, ethical decisions in advising
Learn and implement strategies for assessment and evaluation
Enhance verbal and written communication skills
Be able to facilitate dialogues around social issues, social change, and power/privilege
Learn and implement strategies for assessment and evaluation