Eligibility
& FAQ
detroit youth leading real change in community health
READY Members work directly with the community to improve health outcomes for Detroiters. As a workforce development program, READY provides youth with hands-on experience in research, public health, environmental hazard mitigation, and air quality improvement.
Based at the Wayne State Center for Urban Studies, READY operates a one-of-a-kind research model that partners with community members to create measurable improvements to their health and quality of life.
If you want to gain real world experience while making a difference, join us today.
Eligibility Requirements
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US Citizen or Permanent Resident
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17 and Older. If 17, Member must have signed guardian permission
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Must be available M-F between 9-5 for a minimum of 18 hours and maximum 37.5 hours per week
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High school diploma or equivalent
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AmeriCorps members serving vulnerable populations such as youth or seniors must be able to pass local, state, and national background and sex offender registry checks.
FAQs
Community organizing, outreach, and engagement
Data research
Environmental Education
Public health
Stewardship & Natural Resources
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Members Participate In
Operating Hours: M - F : 9am - 5pm
Members commit to a term of service : a set number of hours to be completed within a specific timeframe
Please visit here for an expanded definition and associated benefits.
Members participate in set mandatory service days
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Time Commitment
Expectations and Responsibilities
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Members will be required to engage in the outdoor environment. This includes and is not limited to rain, snow, and heat within OSHA guidelines
Members will be required to submit bi-weekly timesheets, complete data reports in a timely manner, and submit Great Stories reports quarterly.
Collect evaluation information and identify in-home hazards associated with health impacts, including those requiring intervention.
Distribute & administer participant questionnaires
Conduct visual inspections to identify potential hazards, including basement flooding
Engage in community outreach by attending community meetings, contacting residents, canvassing, leafletting, and distributing flyers
Demonstrate green-infrastructure installations including but not limited to: rain barrels, downspout extensions, rain garden, mini forests
Participate in environmental stewardship and education
