Posted: February 14, 2011

Veterans Corps engages veterans in meaningful service that brings American families back home, while creating a supportive community for veterans to network and advocate for a more veteran-friendly Southeastern Louisiana. An offshoot of St Bernard Project’s well-established AmeriCorps program, Veterans Corps members will serve for 5 months alongside SBP’s 60+ AmeriCorps members and 200+ daily volunteers in every phase of construction. In addition to serving SBP’s clients on the worksite every day, Veterans Corps members will also develop unique service projects and outreach events that will provide a venue for veterans throughout the area to connect and support one another.

Veterans Corps members will serve in a variety of positions, including:
-Electrical Assistant
-Plumbing Assistant
-Carpenter
-Site Supervisor
-Veteran Resource Coordinator
-Supply/Warehouse Coordinator

Who Should Apply
St Bernard Project is looking for highly motivated individuals who are ready to devote their energy to restoring our community. Members will play a vital role in rebuilding our clients’ homes and in fostering a more veteran-friendly environment within their colleges and the larger community. Experience within the military community is required.

The Benefits
In exchange for their service, Veterans Corps members will receive a living stipend of $1,180 per month and an education award of $2650 upon completion of 900 hours. Members will also receive training on how to access the benefits and opportunities available to veterans, as well as develop superior leadership skills and gain valuable professional /construction experience.

It’s Flexible
Veterans Corps is a 5 month, 900 hour commitment running from March 10 – August 10, 2011. Veterans Corps members will serve Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, with the occasional weekend or night. This opportunity is open to veterans who are currently enrolled in college, specific days and hours are flexible to work within school commitments, as long as the 900 hours are met.

Apply Today!
St Bernard Project is currently accepting applicants for its Spring 2011 Veterans Corps. To apply, email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in serving in Veterans Corps to veteranscorps@stbernardproject.org

About St Bernard Project
The St. Bernard Project (SBP) is a nonprofit disaster rebuilding organization serving residents in St. Bernard and Orleans parishes. Embracing an all-under-one-roof model, SBP's mission is to remove physical, mental, and emotional barriers for vulnerable families, senior citizens and disabled residents who are struggling to recover from the devastation and trauma caused by Hurricane Katrina and, more recently, the BP oil spill. To date, St Bernard Project has completed over 350 homes thanks to the hard work of the 31,000 + volunteers who have generously dedicated their time to our cause. Although we have seen significant progress, there is much work left to do to address the affordable housing crisis in the greater New Orleans area. Become a part of the solution, become a part of St Bernard Project.