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Struggling to pay your energy bills this year?

We are offering free classes to those who have trouble making ends meet in the Winter, when energy bills soar. We already offer help paying utility bills, and we can even weatherize homes so they stay warmer. But you can also take steps to lower your own bill. Sign up for one of our new Home Energy classes, and learn some neat tips and tricks for lowering your energy use. You can sign up for a class by calling us at 541-492-3902 or selecting a class on-line here. We will check to make sure you income qualify for our class.

Apply to Be an AmeriCorps Host Site!

UCAN AmeriCorps is accepting applications from organizations that will benefit from an AmeriCorps Member’s service. If you’re interested in hosting an AmeriCorps member or learning more, please complete this form. Our program manager will reach out shortly to discuss next steps. We offer ongoing virtual info-sessions and are available for one-on-one meetings to answer any questions and discuss project ideas together.

You can apply for a Member to serve for two months (300 hour position). The deadline to apply for a two month Member is February 15th. Our Members improve organizational capacity of project host sites to deliver direct services addressing education, economic opportunity, or healthy futures. To apply, please read the attached RFP first. Then complete and submit the application, assurances, and position description. Use the checklist to make sure you’re submitting everything needed.

Apply to Be an AmeriCorps Member!

New AmeriCorps positions will begin February 2, 2025 and continue through July 31, 2025 within our service region in Southwest Oregon. Each position offers a range of opportunities to help local communities, build your skills, and obtain important experience. Each also provides a living allowance, education award, and other benefits. You can review position descriptions below, and apply as well.

Douglas County

Jackson County