Want to change the world, but not sure where to start? By serving as an Americorps, you'll gain new skills and experiences plus you'll get the opportunity to channel your ideas and passion into strengthening individuals and whole communities. High Rocks AmeriCorps members improve academic achievement by providing area youth with programs that support them both to succeed in school, and also discover skills and interests that keep them engaged in learning within and beyond the classroom. AmeriCorps members provide direct service in all the key components of the High Rocks programming. Members serving at Steele Studio, our connected student cafe in downtown Richwood, will serve as a mentors to youth participants, create and facilitate structured activities focused on art, music, entrepreneurship and empowerment, and support the day-to-day activities of Steele Studio.
Service Activities
• Strive to create an safe, learning-rich space for youth
• Serve as a mentor
• Create and facilitate structured activities focused on art, music, entrepreneurship and empowerment
• Recruit and coordinate community and parent volunteers
• Serve as a support member for other High Rocks programming events and projects
Community Need Addressed
Steele Studio is one of High Rock's student cafe's, it is a centrally-located, safe, inclusive and fun student cafe for middle and high school age students. Steele Studio's mission is to provide young people in Nicholas County with the confidence to lead active lives and work toward the long-term betterment of our community.
Position Outcomes
Increase youth academic skills, increase youth participation, increase educational and community based activities for youth
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
•Travel assistance to trainings and service sites
•Interest Accrual on qualified loans (if applicable and requested)
Skills you will gain
team building, communication, community development, mentoring, leadership, curriculum writing, grant writing
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, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, 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, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job
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, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment