Member Activities

Over the course of the service term, members participate in a variety of activities in addition to their Host-Site Service, including Pre-Service Orientation, Training, Member Meetings, Local Service Projects, Member Committees, Administrative Responsibilities, Volunteer Recruitment, a mid-year Retreat, and an end of year Recognition Ceremony.

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A day in the Life of a NHC FL member

Interested in knowing what an NHC Florida AmeriCorps member's typical day or week looks like?

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Serve in Beautiful Jacksonville, Florida!

Serve in the National Health Corps Florida AmeriCorps program located in the beautiful city of Jacksonville, Florida!

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ESPRIT DE CORPS

The Corps members take on a ropes course during pre-service orientation!

Getting Things Done in North Florida

#NorthFloridaServes

NHC Florida members build lasting friendships!

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National Health Corps Florida Blog

How NHC Has Impacted My Life

Coming into this program, one of my aspirations was to make a memorable difference in at least one person’s life. I can confidently say NHC has allowed me to have that impact.

Date of Publication: 07/11/2020

Author: KRoussel

Striving for Better Communication (In More Ways than One)

Even the most seemingly incremental of tasks, such as following-up with clients or establishing an introductory foothold for coordinating these outreach campaigns, requires the fortitude to abide by principles adherent to civic service and the application of crucial communication skills.

Date of Publication: 07/04/2020

Author: KRoussel

What It Feels Like to Get Rammed by a Very Fast-Moving Wheelchair, and Other Musings

Before attending a practice, I thought of wheelchair rugby as a lesser, modified form of rugby. It only took me getting rammed at full force by a wheelchair athlete to realize this wasn’t an accurate assessment.

Date of Publication: 06/26/2020

Author: KRoussel

Overcoming Health Disparities

How do I even begin discussing all these risk factors to a first-time mom without scaring her? I reflected on the training I received on motivational interviewing and empathy — How would I want this information to be shared with me if I was in her shoes?

Date of Publication: 06/18/2020

Author: KRoussel

Motivating Moms

Although in these times, it is difficult to stay motivated and stay true to my personal mission statement, I find it is helpful to remind myself of why I do what I do. In the same way, I hope to encourage my clients to find their inner motivations for engaging in healthy behaviors. To end, I have included my personal mission statement in hopes that you, too, will take a minute to think about yours.

Date of Publication: 06/11/2020

Author: KRoussel