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JACKSON — Love Jackson and want to help make its future brighter? You can get involved with a rebuilding effort by the city of Jackson and Americorps. Here's a verbatim statement on how it works:

The City of Jackson and AmeriCorps is teaming up to provide citizens the chance to take part in the Capital City Rebuilds Program. The program offers citizens the opportunity to gain volunteer experience by participating in various City and community-related functions.

The program is open to individuals 21 years of age or older. The deadline for filling out applications is August 3, 2012.

The minimum qualifications to be considered for eligibility into the program are the following:

1. Must be a United States citizen, a national, or a legal permanent resident
2. Resident of the City of Jackson
3. Must be 21 years of age and older
4. College experience preferred

The program begins September 17, 2012 and ends August 31, 2013. Volunteers may receive benefits such as: a monthly stipend or (living allowance), health insurance, childcare, and an educational award of $5,500 upon completion of 1700 hours.

For more information, contact AmeriCorps Capital City Rebuilds Program Coordinator,

Linda Caldwell at 601-960-0335 or visit http://www.americorps.gov to complete an application.