Program Summary The Mariposa Program, operated by the Napa County Office of Education, is seeking compassionate and community-minded AmeriCorps Members to serve as Mariposa Coaches for the 2026–2027 school year. Members will play an integral role in supporting youth development, mentoring, and cultural enrichment across local school sites throughout Napa County. Key Responsibilities & Member Service Activities Youth Mentorship & Student Support: Positive Role Modeling: Serve as a consistent, caring adult role model and mentor for diverse youth populations across assigned school sites. Social-Emotional Development: Support students in building self-confidence, interpersonal communication, leadership skills, emotional resilience, and healthy peer relationships. School Connectedness: Actively foster student engagement and a sense of belonging through intentional relationship-building and inclusive programming. Group Facilitation: Lead and assist with small-group activities, restorative student-centered discussions, and student leadership opportunities. Cultural Enrichment & Community Engagement: Mariposa Programming: Implement prevention education, leadership activities, and youth engagement initiatives central to the Mariposa mission. Arts & Culture Support: Coordinate and assist with youth participation in regional Ballet Folklórico programming, heritage events, and cultural celebrations. Family & Community Inclusion: Help establish welcoming, identity-affirming environments for students and families; assist with school-wide events, community gatherings, and student performances. Professional Development & Member Growth: Training & Coaching: Participate in ongoing professional development, cohort-based team training, and mentorship from program leadership. Career Pathways: Gain hands-on experience in youth mentorship, social-emotional learning (SEL), and community public service.
Member Duties : Mentorship: Serve as a consistent role model and mentor for diverse youth across assigned school sites. • Social-Emotional Support: Help students build self-confidence, communication, leadership skills, resilience, and healthy peer relationships. • School Connectedness: Foster student engagement and a sense of belonging through relationship-building and inclusive programming. • Group Facilitation: Lead small-group activities, restorative discussions, and student leadership opportunities. • Mariposa Programming: Implement prevention education, leadership, and youth engagement initiatives. • Cultural Enrichment: Support youth participation in regional Ballet Folklórico programming, heritage events, and cultural celebrations. • Family & Community Inclusion: Create welcoming, identity-affirming environments; assist with school events, community gatherings, and performances.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education .
Skills :
Leadership , Team Work , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Fine Arts/Crafts , Education , First Aid , Conflict Resolution .
AmeriCorps State / National
AmeriCorps Mariposa Coach & Mentor-Napa
Minimum: 17 Maximum: None
Program Locations
CALIFORNIA San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
From 06/30/2026 To 10/01/2026
Contact
Lindsey Matzaganian
https://napacoe.org/americorps/expanded-learning/
