AmeriCorps members will plan and lead youth programming during out-of-school time in small communities where there are no schools. Members will build developmental assets within youth through academic assistance, enrichment activities, and service-learning opportunities. Members will analyze the needs in these communities and develop and utilze already existing resources for provide additional youth and family programming in out-of-school time.
Service Activities
Members will recruit volunteers, identify resources, and provide after school programming for youth who live in small communitiies without schools. Members will provide academic assistance, enrichment activities, and service-learning opportunities.
Community Need Addressed
These half-time AmeriCorps members will provide out of school programming in small communities where there are no schools. This will provide a safe place where youth can go after school to get academic assistance, and engage in enrichment and service-learning opportunities.
Position Outcomes
High barrier youth being served will show an increased possession of developmental assets, an increase in school engagement, higher aspirations for their future, an increased likelihood of high school graduation. These small communities will recruit volunteers, analyze needs, identify resources and develop family and youth programming to take place during out-of-school time.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance
These Out-of-School AmeriCorps positions are great for anyone who wants to build their resume, and help liven youth and family programming in under-resourced and under-served communities!
Skills you will gain
Youth development, community capacity building, volunteer management, communications, public speaking, citizenship, conflict resolution, and self awarenenss.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
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, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment