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      • Bob Bové Branch, A Thornwood Legacy – Avondale
      • Cartwright Branch – Phoenix
      • Heatherbrae Elementary School – Phoenix
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      • Littleton Club at Underdown Learning Center – Avondale
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      • Thunderbirds Branch & Peggy Hoag Teen Center – Guadalupe
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      • Chandler Compadres Branch and Teen Center – Chandler
      • Eisenhower Center for Innovation Branch – Mesa
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      • North Tempe Branch – Tempe
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      • Skyline Ranch Elementary Branch – San Tan Valley
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      • Superstition Mountain Branch – Apache Junction
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  • CLUBS & LOCATIONS
    • West
      • Bob Bové Branch, A Thornwood Legacy – Avondale
      • Cartwright Branch – Phoenix
      • Heatherbrae Elementary School – Phoenix
      • Jerry & Helen Wisotsky Branch – Peoria
      • Jerry Colangelo Branch – Phoenix
      • Littleton Club at Underdown Learning Center – Avondale
      • Louis & Elizabeth Sands Branch – Glendale
      • Palm Lane Branch – Phoenix
      • Spencer D. & Mary Jane Stewart Branch – Phoenix
      • Swift Kids Branch – Glendale
      • Yuma Branch – Yuma
    • Central
      • Bob & Renee Parsons Branch – Phoenix
      • Ed Robson Family Branch – Phoenix
      • Harry & Sandy Rosenzweig Branch – Phoenix
      • I.G. Homes Branch – Phoenix
      • Metro North Branch – Phoenix
      • MLB All-Star AZ Diamondbacks Branch: A Kieckhefer Family Legacy – Phoenix
      • Thunderbirds Branch & Peggy Hoag Teen Center – Guadalupe
      • UMOM Branch – Phoenix
      • Warner A. Gabel Branch – Phoenix
    • East
      • Chandler Compadres Branch and Teen Center – Chandler
      • Eisenhower Center for Innovation Branch – Mesa
      • Gilbert Branch – Gilbert
      • Grant Woods Branch & Teen Center – Mesa
      • Ladmo Branch – Tempe
      • North Tempe Branch – Tempe
      • San Tan Heights Branch – San Tan Valley
      • Skyline Ranch Elementary Branch – San Tan Valley
      • Stevenson Branch – Mesa
      • Superstition Mountain Branch – Apache Junction
    • All-Valley
      • AZYouthforce
      • Mesa Arts Academy
      • The Parsons Center for Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
      • Program Services Center – Central
  • Programs
    • After School
    • Sports Programs
    • AZYouthforce
    • Behavioral Health
    • Summer Camp
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • Safety at Clubs
    • Online Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
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    • Arizona Tax Credit
    • Attend an Event
    • Employer Matching Gifts
    • Estate & Legacy Giving
    • Support Us As You Shop
    • Corporate Partners
    • Volunteer
      • CONNECT
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  • About
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AmeriCorps – Project Achieve

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AmeriCorps – Project Achieve

  • About
  • Success
  • Impact
  • Responsibilities
  • Benefits
  • Qualifications
  • About
  • Academic Success
  • Impact
  • Job Responsibilities
  • Benefits
  • Qualifications & Commitment

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 the implementation of the Summer Brain Gain curriculum during the summer months.

Apply Online

Questions? Contact Andrea,
andrea.luna@bgcaz.org or 602-343-1224

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1. About

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.

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.

Mission Statement

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley empowers young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible members of the community. AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic
engagement.

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2. Academic Success

Be a part of the team and help with academic programming in one of our 30 Clubs around the Valley. Assist youth ages 8-12 with their homework and provide interventions to support their overall academic growth.

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3. Impact

We are more than just an after-school program

In addition to helping youth with Academic Success, we mentor them in overall development. We also assist in the following priority outcome areas Good Character & Leadership, Healthy Lifestyles, and Career Pathways & Workforce Readiness.

All programs allow for your personal skills & hobbies to shine in our Clubs.

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4. 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, 2023 (20-35 hours/week)

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5. Benefits

  • Up to a $15,000 living stipend divided biweekly.
  • Education award earned after term of service used for loan forgiveness & tuition
  • Professional development, networking, and future career possibilities in non-profit, marketing, education, and management.
  • Living Allowance dependent on start date
  • Loan deferment and interest forbearance for eligible loans
  • Education Award for college and trade school
  • Access to a national AmeriCorps Alumni Network
  • Member Performance Evaluations and feedback

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6. Qualifications & Commitment

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old at the time of service
  • High school diploma
  • Background check required
  • Experience working with youth
  • Demonstrate ability to mentor youth and/or teens
  • Demonstrated ability to provide academic remediation to youth and/or teens
  • Ability to take direction well
  • Ability to function well in fast– paced, noisy environments
  • Desire to help and relate to youth from diverse backgrounds
  • Prior experience assisting with groups of youth and/or teens

Commitment

  • 1200, 900, 600-300 total service hour options
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Service term ending August 2023

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Thank you to the Valley of the Sun United Way for your support of quality after school programs at our BGCAZ Clubs. Learn More

BGCAZ is a 501(c)3 (nonprofit) organization and donations are tax deductible. Federal Tax ID: 86-0550646

 

Arizona State QCO Code: 20331 (Arizona DOR Form 321)

Mesa Arts Academy (School Tax Credit – CTDS #078613101 on AZDOR Form 322)​ 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

 

BGCAZ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, genetics, veteran or disability status

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