AmeriCorps members will work under the direct on-site supervision of the building level principal or their designee. To work with and meet the academic need of the students as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.
Service Activities
Members will work to mentor and tutor students.
Community Need Addressed
Members work in schools to recruit and train volunteers to work with students.
Position Outcomes
Education 1: Tutoring and other education programs
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance
Skills you will gain
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time.Learn to involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served