Join.  Learn.  Lead.  AmeriCorps and Habitat - the perfect pair.

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is very grateful to our 2010-2011 AmeriCorps team!  The team members come from all around the country to give a year of service to our affiliate.  They bring hard work, expertise, and a willing heart to our affiliate.  

AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs created in 1993 that engages more than 50,000 Americans each year in service in our communities. Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is one of over 150 Habitat*AmeriCorps sites around the country. HFHMD has 8 AmeriCorps members that help us build simple, decent homes for families in need in the Denver area. Each year we hire an AmeriCorps team that is dedicated to making a difference and is willing to commit 11 months of service to HFHMD.  Our AmeriCorps members are an integral part of the Denver affiliate and we are very proud of all they accomplish!

How to Apply for the AmeriCorps Program

Recruitment for the 2011-2012 AmeriCorps program year will begin during spring of 2011.  Interested applicants should send a resume and motivational statement to .  The motivational statement explains why you are motivated to serve as an AmeriCorps member with Habitat for Humanity.  The motivational should be a minimum of 250 and there is not a maximum.

The 2011-2012 program year will begin in September of 2011 and end in July of 2012. 

AmeriCorps members are selected on criteria including:

• Experience with Habitat and have demonstrated a strong interest in the work of Habitat
• Construction experience or experience with outdoor work of some kind (only relevant for the assistant construction supervisor positions)
• Strong leadership skills and self-confidence
• Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism
• Personal integrity, motivation and commitment

To learn more about AmeriCorps please contact , Volunteer Program Manager.