In an innovative partnership, The Health Trust has joined together with AmeriCorps and nine local organizations to form the Silicon Valley HealthCorps. The goal of this collaboration is to improve community health by providing ongoing garden-based nutrition education to youth in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. The HealthCorps will also increase the availability and affordability of locally grown produce through the development of new community and school gardens, low-cost farm stands, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs.

The Silicon Valley HealthCorps is currently recruiting members for the 2013-2014 program year. All positions are full-time, year long positions beginning in September. Benefits include a $16,000 living allowance stipend, $5,550 post-service education award, and optional health insurance coverage. To apply, please download the application form here. Please e-mail the completed application form in Word or PDF format, along with a resume, to SVHealthCorps@healthtrust.org.

Application Timeline

• The deadline for submitting applications is July 6, 2013
• Interviews will be conducted July 15th-August 2
• Candidates will be selected in early August
• Service will begin on September 3, 2013

For more information, please contact SVHealthCorps@healthtrust.org.