We are currently accepting applications for our Project Achieve AmeriCorps program. This is more than volunteering – you are committing to serving Arizona communities by supporting our member's academic success. Our AmeriCorps Members provide our Clubs with educational support, including tutoring and small group mentoring to children in grades K through 12 in the areas of reading and math. AmeriCorps members also bring continuity and fidelity to academic-focused Club programming, which includes implementation of the Summer Brain Gain curriculum during the summer months.
We are seeking individuals who can serve 1,200 (Three-Quarters time), 900 (Half-time), 450 (Quarter-time), or 300 (Minimum-time) hours within a one year period. This is ideal for students seeking an internship, those hoping to gain experience and build their resume, or those looking to transition into community education. You will earn a small monthly stipend to help cover living costs throughout the duration of your service term.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains academic remediation through providing one-on-one tutoring of individualized instruction
- Provides individual and small group mentoring
- Ensures that participants have focused time allotted to reading, writing STEM projects, goal setting and team building activities
- Monitors agreements established by youth/teen’s family to boost attendance
- Recruits at least five (5) volunteers from the local community with the assistance and support of BGCAZ’s Volunteer Services Manager
- Attends a minimum of 12% of service hours obtaining training and orientation
- Attends training on first aid, CPR, character education, academic remediation and communication and conflict resolution
- Completes training modules to include, but not limited to: Unconscious Bias, Communication Styles, Coaching for Accountability and Facilitating Academic Success
- Attends AmeriCorps sponsored trainings, staff meetings and events
- Must finish hours by August 31st, 2022 (20-35 hours/week)
AMERICORPS MEMBER BENEFITS
- Living Allowance dependent on start date
- Loan deferment and interest forbearance for eligible loans
- Education Award for college and trade school
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to a national AmeriCorps Alumni Network
- Member Performance Evaluations and feedback
