Member Duties : AmeriCorps members enrolled with our program will be tasked with providing homework assistance to students in grades K-12 who demonstrate a need for academic improvement. In addition, members will also be tasked with providing workshops and mentoring sessions geared towards college and post-secondary readiness with the goal of having high school seniors successfully enrolling into a post-secondary institution. In the post-secondary setting, members will be tasked with providing services to post-secondary students who require special accommodations, to include in-class lecture transcription, note-taking and word processing for beneficiaries whose special needs require those accommodations. Experience is not required as the program will provide these trainings. Members will also be required to plan and conduct outreaches in the community in the areas of Environmental Stewardship, Disaster Services, and Capacity building. Our program will also provide training in these areas.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Skills :
Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Leadership , First Aid , Recruitment , Social Services , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Public Health , Education , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Communications , Public Speaking .
