The mission of AmeriCorps and the Medically Underserved in Utah (AMUU) is to reduce economic, geographic, cultural, and language barriers to health care and to expand primary care services for the medically underserved populations of Utah. AMUU participants, called "members," assist in Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) outreach and enrollment, coordinate care with agencies and health care providers in the community, coordinate immunization clinics, educate patients about HIV/STI infections, assist clients in obtaining donated pharmaceuticals, recruit volunteers, and offer bilingual health information sessions on a variety of topics.

AMUU has been supporting community health centers and their community partners since 1996. This program supports 38 members serving in 18 sites throughout the state of Utah. AMUU is funded by a grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service and matching funds from the host sites and private foundations, including the Marriner S. Eccles Foundation, the George and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, and the Eskuche Foundation.

Join AmeriCorps! AMUU is currently accepting applications for the 2007 - 2008 Corps year. Candidates must have high school diploma or GED, be US citizens or permanent residents and must be at least seventeen years or older. Preference is given to bi-lingual Spanish/English candidates and individuals with experience in social service.