About Us
Project Transformation’s programs for children and youth are interconnected with the service of our young adult PT Corps Members. We provide high-quality, structured after-school and summer day camp programs for underserved children and youth. We focus on developing the mind, body, and spirit of participants and help them reach their full potential.
Project Transformation offers to service opportunities to AmeriCorps members. Our year of service offers members the opportunity to lead after-school programs for grades 1-5 as well as summer day camp programs for grades 1-12. Here are a few of the qualities we look for in our members:
Be highly motivated, self-starters
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
Enjoy working with children and/or youth
Be open-minded
Have a desire to love and serve others
Be dedicated to living in community with other young adults in a structured environment
Project Transformation offers both part-time and full-time positions. Here are a few of the features of our service terms:
After-school Programming
During the school year, Project Transformation PT Corps Members lead after-school programs which serve children and youth. Daily activities include homework assistance, physical recreation activities, and rotational weekly lessons, which may include nutrition education, arts and crafts, Bible lessons, or other education activities.
Full-time service also includes the following components:
Community Development
Full-time individuals will develop the resources needed to provide monthly “Family Fun Nights,” which occur once per month. These evening events engage the participating children, their families, the site church congregation, and other members of the community. A Family Fun Night typically includes a healthy meal, games, a performance by the children, and a time for community fellowship. Outside of the after-school program hours, the PT Corps Members meet with parents of participants, make visits to area schools, meet with community leaders, and develop relationships with neighborhood leaders.
Summer Day Camp
During the summer program, Project Transformation PT Corps Members work in teams of 9-12 team members, while serving in an eight-week summer day camp for 70-85 elementary children and youth. Sites are located in urban churches or at local community center. Components of the program include: a one-on-one reading program, arts and crafts, music, recreational activities, and other activities in which the gifts and talents of the interns can be shared with the children. PT Corps Members have the option to participate in children/youth Bible lessons apart from their AmeriCorps service hours.
Career Exploration
During the summer, PT Corps Members are exposed to various vocational opportunities to be in service or ministry through guest speakers, field trips, and interactions with church leaders. Examples include visits to various United Methodist institutions, such as Methodist Health System, UMR Communications, Justice for Our Neighbors, Perkins School of Theology, Texas Methodist Foundation, Methodist Children’s Home, and more.