Description
Becoming a Polk Reads AmeriCorps member allows you to do great things for the young struggling readers in Polk County, Florida while you grow as an individual and life skills personally and professionally. Put your love for reading and helping kids to work through AmeriCorps Polk Reads! You will learn teamwork, communication skills, responsibility, and other essential skills that will help you for the rest of your life. And you’ll gain the personal satisfaction of taking on a challenge and seeing results. The students we serve need basic instruction in reading strategies that will help them to be successful readers.
Becoming a Polk Reads AmeriCorps member allows you to do great things for the young struggling readers in Polk County, Florida while you grow as an individual and life skills personally and professionally. Put your love for reading and helping kids to work through AmeriCorps Polk Reads! You will learn teamwork, communication skills, responsibility, and other essential skills that will help you for the rest of your life. And you’ll gain the personal satisfaction of taking on a challenge and seeing results. The students we serve need basic instruction in reading strategies that will help them to be successful readers.
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Living Allowance
$1800
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$1800 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
CPR, First Aid Certificate, Disaster Training
Education Benefits
College Degree
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
Looking for individuals that have a passion for reading and working with children. Looking for those that desire to be difference makers.
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check
Age Requirement
18 - 75