EASTER SEALS - AMERICORPS

Address

1475 NW 14th Avenue
Miami, FL 33125

(305) 547-4751

easterseals.com/southflorida/our-programs/military-veteran-services/

Description:

Trained Americorps members offer companionship and comfort to individuals who for medical or safety reasons may not wish to remain home alone and in need of social interaction. Caregiver and families caring for those with disabilities, chronic or terminal illness, or the elderly need time off to relax or take care of other responsibilities. Respite provides the caregiver with the break they need. This service is free to families, we serve Miami Dade and Broward. Our program offers in some cases sometimes more than 8 hours companion services to families . The service is based on availability of a volunteer in the area.

As an Americorps member with Easterseals, you will serve providing in home respite to a veteran. You will be helping family members caring for a veteran who is disabled or chronically ill. Americorps is an opportunity to make a difference, its a one year commitment to national service that will challenge you to put your skills ideals to work.

currently enrolling new members.

Benefits for Americorps members:
* An educational award of $1678 upon completion of one - year and a modest monthly living allowance of $210 when registered for 450 hours
* An educational award of $3178 upon completion of one - year and a modest monthly living allowance of $420 when registered for 900 hours

Geography Served

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  • Florida
    • Broward County
      • Miami-dade County
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-7000.3300-040) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Florida
        • Broward County
          • Miami-dade County
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-0800) and related services within the Service Tree.

          General Information

          Hours:

          9:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri

          Intake Process:

          Call or email for referrals

          Background screening

          Program Fees:

          Free

          Languages:

          English, Spanish

          Eligibility:

          Anyone with disabilities, seniors, veterans, and caregivers live, with disabilities, chronic or terminal illness, or the elderly

          Reside in Miami-Dade or Broward County

          Is Shelter?

          No

          Miscellaneous

          Related Resource

          Date of Official Change:

          June 3, 2024

          Legal Status:

          Non-Profit

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Florida
            • Broward County
              • Miami-dade County
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-7000.3300-040) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Florida
                • Broward County
                  • Miami-dade County
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-0800) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Address Listings

                  Physical (Primary)

                  1475 NW 14th Avenue
                  Miami, FL 33125

                  Mailing

                  1475 NW 14th Avenue
                  Miami, FL 33125

                  Contacts

                  Jose E. Quiroz

                  Primary Contact

                  Americorps Coordinator

                  (305) 547-4751

                  jquiroz@sfl.easterseals.com

                  Phone Numbers

                  Main

                  (305) 547-4751

                  Alternate

                  (305) 547-4721

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