AmeriCorps

“Many people know about the reading-achievement gap between underrepresented students and the majority. Yet, a very few number of people actually do anything about it. Instead of lamenting the below-grade reading level of students in low-income communities, AmeriCorps allowed me to do something about it.” – Xigrid, AmeriCorps tutor

AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides opportunities for individuals to serve their country and community through local non-profit agencies. Each year participants of AmeriCorps, called Members, join a local program and provide specific, intensive community services — such as mentoring students through the Foundation’s Graduation Pathways program. As a full-time AmeriCorps member, you will serve approximately 40 hours a week.

Benefits

• Living Allowance for your term of service
• Education award upon successful completion of program
• Training and leadership development opportunities
• Resume-building experience
• A chance to make a difference in the life of a child!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred
  
• Significant community service experience
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• A sincere desire to make a difference
• Interest in working with youth in an elementary school setting
• Reliable transportation and daytime availability is a must!

Learn more about our Graduation Pathways program.

For more information or to request an application, please contact
Jessica Blinkey at (813) 574-0290
or Lindsay Ortega at (813) 574-0268.

www.americorps.gov