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The AmeriCorps Program Site Lead will support academic and social-emotional development activities in the after-school programming and ASAS data collection, activity planning, service activities implementation, and evaluation effort in seven (7) Title 1 public schools in Wards 5, 6, 7, and 8 in Washington, DC. AmeriCorps members will focus on re-engaging students in learning and fostering connections to their schools, their communities, and one another. AmeriCorps members will help facilitate daily after-school programming between 3 PM and 6 PM focused on academic recovery and socio-emotional growth, particularly the development of resilience and positive self-image. The members will be instrumental in implementing mentoring programming under the guidance of the Mentor Coordinator as well as collaborating with the Site Coordinator in the facilitation of online tutoring for students. The AmeriCorps members will recruit and leverage an additional 3-6 volunteers and/or community partners who will be engaged in supporting students and programming for service projects. In addition, the AmeriCorps members will assist with the collection of data (daily attendance and students' surveys) to support the chapter's program evaluation activities. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Specific Duties: • Ensure after-school academic programming is aligned with school-day learning goals • Facilitate academic and enrichment programming on site • Work with the ASAS DC leadership to create opportunities for career exploration and long-term goal development • Assist Site Coordinator in planning field trips, the procurement of supplies, inventory • Assist site based student recruitment efforts • Collaborate with Mentor Coordinator in supporting student mentoring activities and community events • Participate in all mandatory professional development, trainings, site specific team activities and staff retreats Data Collection/Tracking Program Outcomes --Collect daily/weekly attendance and input in CitySpan --Assist in the administration of the pre/post program surveys --Participate in quality assurance training, assessments and evaluations --Participate in ASAS data collection by assisting in the implementation of regular assessments at program sites Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required . Service Areas : Education , Community Outreach , Children/Youth . Skills : Leadership , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Fine Arts/Crafts , Community Organization , General Skills , Counseling , Youth Development .

As energy opportunities expand, coal and power facility jobs are declining across the United States. This VISTA project will develop and advance programs that increase environmental awareness and stewardship, job training, employment pathways, and access to existing federal and community resources for low-income individuals living in energy transition communities. The Energy Community AmeriCorps VISTA project will serve low-income energy communities that are experiencing energy transformations. VISTA members will be placed with local organizations to help assess environmental impacts, identify existing supports, and develop economic transformation and revitalization goals with their communities. Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) VISTA Program is a national intermediary sponsor with 22 years of experience operating VISTA projects that support economic development and environmental stewardship in coal mining communities. Since 2002, Stewards has engaged over 1,200 VISTA members, securing $41 million in grants and in-kind resources, recruiting 100,000 volunteers, and developing capacity for organizations to strengthen mining communities. Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) is a program of Conservation Legacy, a national organization with a 25-year history of operating AmeriCorps VISTA and State and National programs. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : This new position will assist our community in helping us define energy efficiency programs that can help our community reduce their energy consumption and costs. Developing, coordinating, and managing energy efficiency tasks and directions working closely with the supervisor. Working with stakeholders to identify energy-saving opportunities, designing and conducting training programs for staff on energy conservation techniques, and developing and implementing strategies for promoting energy efficiency and conservation programs. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of energy efficiency measures and making necessary adjustments Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in the field of energy efficiency Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . Terms : Car recommended . Service Areas : Environment , Community Outreach . Skills : General Skills , Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , Disaster Services , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Leadership , Youth Development , Business/Entrepreneur .

Since 2007, CareerCatchers (CC) has been coaching Montgomery County's (MC) most vulnerable citizens, using a personalized and multiple touch point approach similar to that used by professional career coaches. Our mission is to provide one on one employment and job skills counseling; identify and encourage participation in training programs; and enhance self-esteem and foster empowerment. The goal is to support our clients as they move out of poverty, and away from the path of continuously working in minimum wage, dead end jobs. CC makes a difference in the Washington metro area (primarily in Montgomery County) by helping under- and un-employed residents complete job skills training, start, and maintain employment with career potential. Striving to address the whole person in an individualized way, CC's client services are provided through one-on-one career counseling, Job Clubs, group sessions, workshops, training, mentoring, and tutoring. We work on career planning, goal setting, networking, skills evaluation, resume preparation, cover letters, job search, job applications, interview training and follow-up, online resources, access to funds for skills training, experience-building opportunities, and job retention support. Our clients span the non-mutually exclusive groups of domestic violence victims, homeless, foreign-born, those with disabilities, the previously incarcerated, youth aging out of foster care, and disconnected youth. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Digital Fundraising Manager VISTA: Expand processes for tracking revenue and entering data in CareerCatchers' Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, create/compile content and send weekly email blasts through the CRM system, maintain and update a fundraising calendar and master document of standard operating procedures to increase social media efficiency, maintain and update the website and all social media platforms, create/edit promotional material, identify new donors/opportunities, make recommendations for outreach to current individual donors, explore methods and strategies to increase the number of donors, and other duties as assigned. Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Community and Economic Development . Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Communications , Team Work .

Notre Dame Mission Volunteers members serve in over 25 cities across the country, providing one-on-one and small group instruction to students and adult learners. With a focus on education and college/career readiness, NDMV members provide critical services to schools, after school programs, and non-profit community partners. In addition to serving, NDMV members are groups into city cohorts and supported by a local NDMV Site Manager who provides training opportunities, facilitates service projects and accompanies members on their service journeys. An annual MidYear conference in Baltimore, MD offers networking, connection, and personal and professional development opportunities for NDMV. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : NDMV members in our Ed Award Program serve throughout the country supporting students in grades K-12 and adult learners with academic, college and career readiness, accompaniment, housing, and health and wellness programs. Such programs include the Amate House in Chicago, Academy Prep Centers of Tampa, St. Pete, and Lakeland, FL, Colorado Vincentians Volunteers in Denver, World Ocean School, Nativity Prep New Bedford, Nativity School Worcester, Nativity Prep Boston, and Mercy Volunteer Corps in MD, GA, OH, and CA. Check out our website to learn more about NDMV's Ed Award Programs: ndmva.org Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Stipend , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible . Terms : None Service Areas : Children/Youth , Veterans , Homelessness , Public Health AmeriCorps , Elder Care , Environment , Health , Education , Housing , Community Outreach . Skills : None

Grow Ohio Valley is improving access to fresh, locally grown food in the Ohio Valley while creating a strong food-based economy. We operate five production sites, including an urban apple orchard, two high tunnel greenhouses, and a geothermal hothouse. Produce grown at these sites is distributed to food deserts - areas which have limited access to fresh foods. Complementary educational programs teach community members of all ages gardening skills, how to prepare healthy meals, and the importance of eating fresh produce. With these efforts, we hope to fashion a new economic landscape, one offering increased prosperity, improved health, and a better environment. A food system encompasses the path food travels from farm to fork. Members will improve social justice by joining Grow Ohio Valley's efforts to improve local food systems in Wheeling, West Virginia and the surrounding region. These positions will fill key roles to enhance and utilize bio-intensive urban farming sites. Members play a key role by serving at our farming sites, including an urban apple orchard, high tunnel greenhouses, a hot house, community gardens, and more. Members also play a key role in a variety of educational programs, including working with local schools to create and operate school gardens, provide educational materials and outreach to promote the advancement of nutrition and agricultural education, teach self-sustainability through cooking classes, college alternative breaks, and more. Join us as we improve access to fresh, locally grown food in an up-and-coming Appalachian city. We're looking for passionate candidates to help promote sustainable urban farming, proper nutrition, and equitable distribution of fresh foods in our community. Become a part of our AmeriCorps team, together we can grow a healthier future! Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Multiple start dates and term lengths, rotate through GOV's initiatives: farming, food distribution, and education. Members will be involved in field preparation, planting, monitoring plant health, managing pests, harvesting food, and improving and documenting production processes and data collection. Food distribution includes coordinating food hub aggregation from farm sites, serving at mobile or stationary farm stands to educate about fresh food where food access is limited, and to educate and outreach the local community about nutrition and farming. Education Programs provide members with opportunities to teach students about growing food, meal preparation and proper nutrition where students gain hands-on gardening experience, observing, harvesting and eating healthy food, and assist teachers to develop and deliver garden-based curriculum. Members also help to coordinate service-based learning immersion programs for college and high-school students around the USA. Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible . Terms : Car recommended . Service Areas : Health , Children/Youth , Hunger , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Education , Environment . Skills : Leadership , Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Fine Arts/Crafts , Environment , Youth Development , Computers/Technology , Team Work , General Skills , Gardening/Farming , Communications .

Forest Corps is a program partnership between AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) and United States Forest Service (USFS). Forest Corps will provide you with hands on wildland fire prevention and restoration experience while you serve in a team of 18-26 year olds, earn money for college, travel, and help communities. The AmeriCorps NCCC mission is to strengthen communities and develop leaders through team-based national and community service. Training for the 2024 Forest Corps will be held at the Pacific Region campus in Sacramento, CA. Here is what you can expect during your service: -Serve full-time for 10 months (1 month training, 9 months completing service projects. ) -Join a team of 8-12 young adults -Work closely with USFS professionals in the sector of natural and cultural resource management -Deploy to a minimum of 3 projects across the country (transportation provided) Next steps: - Complete an application by clicking the "

The Western Alliance for Reclamation Management's mission is to educate and prepare the next generation of professionals for reclamation careers in the mineral industries in the US West. WARM builds a future workforce in mine reclamation by providing students with on-the-ground, real-world experience in site assessment, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. WARM's vision is for students to hone valuable job skills in reclamation projects at mine sites across the US West while building collaborative partnerships that will serve them throughout their careers. WARM is a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on sustainable solutions for the mineral extraction industries for energy transition and other goals, while also working to increase environmental stewardship of waterways, habitats, and recreation areas of the US West impacted by Abandoned Mine Lands. By increasing the career force that will engage in reclaiming these lands, WARM fills a gap of needed professionals to restore ecosystems, create new economic opportunities, and support local communities, contributing to long-term anti-poverty efforts. WARM is building capacity to expand student scholarship and fellowship opportunities, plus training, curriculum, and networking throughout the US West. The WARM Executive Director is currently a shared position with the Clark Family School of Environment and Sustainability's Masters in Environmental Management (MEM) program, housed at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : The Western Alliance for Reclamation Management VISTA will play a key role in capacity-building efforts such as fundraising, grant writing, relationship building, and board recruitment, in addition to helping coordinate a summer mine reclamation field course for students and professionals in Durango, Colorado. The VISTA will support WARM expansion in the US West, by collaborating with academic institutions, industry, nonprofits, and government agencies. The VISTA will be provided office space at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado, where they will collaborate with the WARM Executive Director, a position with Western's Clark Family School of Environment and Sustainability (CFSES), providing a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration with industry professionals, faculty, graduate and undergraduate students to address complex environmental challenges. WARM will provide office space and a computer for the VISTA. Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Ed Award Match , Stipend , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Entrepreneur/Business , Technology , Tribal , Community Outreach , Health , Education , Community and Economic Development , Public Safety , Environment . Skills : Non-Profit Management , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , First Aid , Team Work , Leadership , Environment , General Skills , Conflict Resolution , Community Organization .

Western Regional CASA works directly with families to help change abusive or neglectful environments that caused a petition of child abuse/neglect to be filed in circuit court resulting in children placed in out-of-home care. CASA volunteers advocate for the best interests of these children, with the goal of getting them in permanent homes as quickly as possible. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : AmeriCorps VISTA Members serving at Western Regional CASA will the build the capacity of this organization by performing the following: curate resource guides for the 10-county service area, research and write grants, assist in volunteer recruitment and social media engagement, build partnerships with community members, and assess recruitment strategies and work with volunteer supervisors to adjust, where necessary. Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance . Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended . Service Areas : Children/Youth . Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , Social Services , Communications , Public Health , General Skills , Education , Community Organization , Youth Development , Team Work , Recruitment , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Leadership , Counseling .

Baltimore has a wealth of colleges and universities that use the city and region as a laboratory for socio-ecological research. Professors, graduate students, and state/federal agencies often approach the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) for data, support, and research validation. Currently, the agency does not have a consistent process for collaborating with researchers and research projects. This results in missed opportunities, duplication of efforts, gaps in research, and research that does not address the needs of the City, including environmental impact. To address these challenges, DPW is creating a Research Collaboration section. A first step in this effort is to create a method for cataloguing 1) past research projects conducted in collaboration with DPW; 2) current regional researchers and research projects in the fields of urban ecology, water systems, and other environmental-social studies; and 3) DPW research interests and research needs. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Members will perform a variety of tasks that assist in the development of DPW's Research Collaboration section. Members will research inquiries, ongoing projects, and results as well as past research projects conducted with DPW. Members will collaborate with researchers and academics in the region who specialize in fields related to urban ecology, sustainability, etc. and make recommendations and plan outreach events and strategic plans. Outreach will also include working with DPW staff to investigate research needs and interests. Lastly, the member will develop a process for vetting research inquiries, sharing data, and future project collaborations. Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours . Service Areas : Disaster Relief , Community Outreach , Environment , Community and Economic Development , Technology . Skills : Team Work , General Skills , Public Speaking , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Public Health , Environment , Writing/Editing , Urban Planning , Recruitment , Communications , Leadership .

A STAR! in Western Maryland is a diverse rural AmeriCorps program, which engages members in full time, part time, and minimum time AmeriCorps members in direct service opportunities meeting the pressing issues identified within the four-county region. A STAR! partners with higher education institutions including: Frostburg State University, Allegany College of Maryland and programs within the Univeristy System of Maryland at Hagerstown. In addition, ASTAR site partners include: Garrett County Health Department, UMD Extension Garrett County, Evergreen Heritage Center, Read to Succeed, Center for Literary Arts, Horizon Goodwill of Hagerstown, PALS, Girls on the Run of Mid Maryland, Special Olympics, Boys & Girls Club, Frederick Community Action Agency, YMCA, United Way of Frederick County. A STAR! members serve within their selected site and receive on site training and the opportunity to travel to in state trainings. Members become a part of a regional team - identifying issues and being instrumental in implementing a solution to these issues. Members develop individually as well and with the team during their year of service. Members position types and requirements vary. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Members serve directly with the selected service site through academic enrichment, youth mentoring, Veterans engagement, emergency transportation and services, volunteer recruitment, and outreach. Members positions and slot types vary as do the age and educational requirements. Program Benefits : Training , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Professional Development , Health Coverage . Terms : Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Environment , Children/Youth , Ex-Offender Reentry , Education , Community Outreach , Health . Skills : Communications , Leadership , Youth Development , Veterans , Education , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Conflict Resolution .

The Greenbrier County Health alliance (GCHA) is sponsored by the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Center for Rural and Community Health with grant funding from West Virginia Clinical Translational Science Institute. The GCHA's mission is to empower all local communities in Greenbrier County to improve health through community action and innovative programming.An Alliance core planning group began meeting monthly in October 2014 to develop a shared process for networking collaboratively to define issues and consensus on intervention activities. The group agreed that interventions would intend to improve health and well-being of country residents by focusing on 4 major action areas: socioeconomic factors, physical environment, health behaviors and clinical partnerships. Simultaneously, the planning group developed an organizational structure to become a non-profit organization and received non-profit designation in November 2015. A newly established board of directors and 4 task force work plans have been defined to: (1) Expand the community ambassador program; (2) Increase capacity and create a network of supports to sustain evidence based self-management community workshops; (3) Develop a digital asset map of county health resources; (4) and Aggregate local foods to help meet local needs. A key component to the Alliance coordinated approach for the community health outreach is the use of community ambassadors. Ambassadors are identified because they have an interest in improving their communities' health. In 2015, five communities participated by identifying local ambassadors who became trained to identify a local need and implement a mini-grant project. Mini-grant projects occurred across the county and these help define pathways for future coordination of grassroots engagement. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : • Coordinate closely with the supervisor to plan and implement weekly action plans to help the GCHA reach its goals • Focus on building stronger relationships with clinical partners, local service providers, and community partners • Be a positive, "ambassador of good will' in the community on behalf of the GCHA Assist with the GCHA efforts to • Inventory existing resources across the county and develop a digital asset map • Expand the 'community ambassador' project and support ambassadors to represent their community's needs and provide solution-focused leadership to promote health behaviors • Increase capacity for providing community based self-management workshops and develop a network of referral linkages to optimize community capacity to address health related social needs • Identify market opportunities and plan production of local foods to help meet local need and develop resources and linkages that assist local farmers with aggregation Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms : Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Health , Community Outreach . Skills : General Skills , Communications , Team Work , Education .

The Greenbrier County Health alliance (GCHA) is sponsored by the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Center for Rural and Community Health with grant funding from West Virginia Clinical Translational Science Institute. The GCHA's mission is to empower all local communities in Greenbrier County to improve health through community action and innovative programming. An Alliance core planning group began meeting monthly in October 2014 to develop a shared process for networking collaboratively to define issues and consensus on intervention activities. The group agreed that interventions would intend to improve health and well-being of country residents by focusing on 4 major action areas: socioeconomic factors, physical environment, health behaviors and clinical partnerships. Simultaneously, the planning group developed an organizational structure to become a non-profit organization and received non-profit designation in November 2015. A newly established board of directors and 4 task force work plans have been defined to: (1) Expand the community ambassador program; (2) Increase capacity and create a network of supports to sustain evidence based self-management community workshops; (3) Develop a digital asset map of county health resources; (4) and Aggregate local foods to help meet local needs. A key component to the Alliance coordinated approach for the community health outreach is the use of community ambassadors. Ambassadors are identified because they have an interest in improving their communities' health. In 2015, five communities participated by identifying local ambassadors who became trained to identify a local need and implement a mini-grant project. Mini-grant projects occurred across the county and these help define pathways for future coordination of grassroots engagement. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : • Inventory existing resources across the county and develop a digital asset map that highlights local opportunities for promoting health behaviors in every community • Expand the 'community ambassador' project to an additional 3 communities (8 communities total) and support ambassadors to represent their communities needs and provide solution-focused leadership to promote health behaviors • Increase capacity for providing community based self-management workshops and develop a network of referral linkages between clinical delivery and community service providers to optimize community capacity to address health related social needs • Identify opportunities, develop resources and plan production of local foods to help meet local need. • AmeriCorps training and responsibilities Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Health Coverage . Terms : Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended . Service Areas : Community Outreach , Health . Skills : Leadership , Education , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , Communications , Writing/Editing .

The Virginia Capacity Building Project supports the Virginia Department of Social Services and their partners in alleviating the effects of poverty through capacity building. While our project covers a wide range of issue areas, from substance use disorders to immigrant and refugee services, all of our members are dedicated to increasing the impact and reach of social services and to pursuing healthy futures for all Virginians. The efforts of our AmeriCorps members will help us build towards a healthier, happier, and stronger Commonwealth. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : The VISTA member will help implement new initiatives that will expand the capacity of both state and local DSS to serve low-income Virginians. After serving, the VISTA will be able to boast having implemented new state-level projects pertaining to: Whole Family Programing, Nutrition Security, and Family Engagement & Upstream Prevention Initiatives. These will support the reduction of poverty and an increase in healthy living across Virginia. The VISTA will also help to develop research tools in partnership with the Research VISTA to assess the projects. This will require working in partnership with other teams and stakeholders across the Commonwealth. Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Health Coverage* . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Community and Economic Development . Skills : Community Organization , Team Work , Social Services , Communications .

The Credible Messenger Corps (Credible Messenger Mentoring Movement's AmeriCorps program) will have 50 AmeriCorps members who will mentor, support, and advance justice-involved youth in New York, NY; Columbus, OH; Atlanta, GA; New Orleans, LA; and San Diego, CA. At the end of the first year, the AmeriCorps members (Credible Messenger Mentors) will be responsible for serving 500 justice-involved youth overall; 300 of the youth will be served through one-on-one transformative mentoring, with at least 60% of those increasing pro-social attributes, academic performance, job readiness, and recidivism avoidance, and 200 will be served through community outreach activities. The Credible Messenger Mentors and justice-involved youth will improve the capacity of their communities, turning back the impacts of poverty and marginalization by developing career pathways for themselves, assuming leadership roles, and improving public safety. The AmeriCorps investment will be matched with $1,089,800 (100%) in private funding. A key component of such an investment will focus on the recruitment, development, and empowerment of Credible Messengers Mentors (AmeriCorps members) -- community-rooted natural leaders who have successfully navigated their own prior involvement in the justice system and share similar life experiences with young people and families that they serve. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : • Form Trusting Relationships and Consistent Lines of Communication with Youth • Provide Youth with Individual and Group Transformative Mentoring Services • Facilitate restorative focused group & individualized activities • Support and Participate in the Development of Life Path Plans for youth • Provide Life Coaching and Co-navigation to support the execution of the Life Path Plans • Support Youth to Connect and maximize the array of Services, Resources, and Opportunities that are available • Document Interactions with Youth via designated Data Collection Process • Collaborate with agency leadership/staff to continuously improve & create program culture, policy, programs, and practice • Participate in relevant staff meetings dealing with case conferencing, planning, youth transition processes, and connections to various services, resources & opportunities for youth in care Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Americorps Member Alumni , Training . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : None Skills : Team Work , Listening Skills , Conflict Resolution , Communications , Leadership , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Counseling , Community Organization , Recruitment , Computers/Technology , Social Services , General Skills .

This partnership is through Transform Mid-Atlantic (TMA, ****************************** As the county's only higher education institution, with a faculty representing over 30 countries, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is poised to provide world-class exposure to Knowledge Transfer and Knowledge Sharing in this community where the need is so great. Given the lack of educational attainment, the high levels of poverty, and the limited access to well-paid employment opportunities in the community surrounding UMES, there is a unique and powerful role that the university could play in bringing learning resources and expanded horizons to the people in this area. With this in mind, the overall goal of the UMES-Community Knowledge Sharing and Transfer Initiative is to create and maintain reciprocal opportunities for UMES students to engage in the life of Princess Anne and for people in the community to engage in the life of the campus. Not only would this raise the level of access to trainings, workshops, town halls, and other kinds of activities for community members, but it would foster a more open and welcoming, reciprocal relationship benefitting both the community and the campus. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : This TMA AmeriCorps VISTA Member's role will be to help develop a community engagement site at Hawks Corner, a campus-owned meeting space in the town of Princess Anne. Through this project, VISTA will assist the center with hosting meetings, workshops, and trainings that draw on the resources and human capital of the campus. Activities will be planned with community involvement, and the VISTA member will be actively involved in holding community listening sessions and assessing community needs and interests so that Hawks Corner programming would be fully responsive to and engaged with the community. VISTA will facilitate activities that focus on "Knowledge Transfer and Knowledge Sharing", by engaging University faculty and staff to lead discussions that provide the surrounding community partners with additional and new knowledge that will serve as the foundation for a more engaged campus-community. Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . Terms : Car recommended . Service Areas : Education , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Entrepreneur/Business . Skills : Communications , Community Organization , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Recruitment , Education , Business/Entrepreneur , Writing/Editing , Counseling .

The Bowie State University (BSU) and Transform Mid-Atlantic (TMA) AmeriCorps VISTA initiative will strengthen the university's current, robust mitigation plan by extending opportunities and resources available to our targeted student population. In addition to providing access to free healthy food and support services to the BSU community, the program is focused on identifying and supporting students who have expressed they are food insecure and/or in need of nutritional support. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : The TMA AmeriCorps VISTA member will play an integral role in educating the BSU community, expanding services of the Nutrition Lounge, and increasing the visibility of BSU food insecurity reduction efforts. The member will: 1. Implement educational programs in partnership with the Department of Student Affairs and the Climate Commitment Coordinating Committee. 2. Track Nutrition Lounge usage and support students experiencing food insecurity. 3. Promote the Nutrition Lounge through traditional and social media. The goal is to develop resources, materials, and annual events that the BSU community will continue to implement and expand. Program Benefits : Tuition support, Meal Plan , Stipend , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms : Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Community Outreach , Education , Health , Hunger . Skills : Computers/Technology , General Skills , Team Work , Public Health , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Education , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Leadership , Community Organization , Communications .

New Mexico Out-of-School Time Network is embarking on exciting new work to expand the amount of STEM opportunities in afterschool programs. High quality afterschool programs have shown to increase student academic performance, behavioral improvements and have been a factor in supporting regular school attendance. These programs also provide excellent opportunities for youth to explore new topics without the typical time constraints that occur during the school day. To increase these types of opportunities for children and youth throughout the state, partnerships need to be developed and resource gaps need to be identified. The STEM Afterschool Expansion VISTA will work to build partnerships with STEM-related businesses, industry partners, higher education officials, and schools to increase coordination and improve the quality of afterschool programs. Afterschool Alliance VISTAs are eligible for the following benefits: up to $1000/mo for housing, $50/mo for gas, and $150/mo for groceries. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Expand the impact of the annual NMOST Scholarship program; Collect and Utilize Data to Highlight Underserved Regions and Student Populations in the State; Develop Partnership-Building Practices; Work as part of the NMOST Network team in Expanding and Improving OST STEM in New Mexico Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance . Terms : None Service Areas : Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education . Skills : Writing/Editing , Team Work , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Education , Youth Development , Communications .

The Phil Gainer Center in Elkins, West Virginia is a valuable asset to the community and home to various community events - some hosted by local organizations, others are in-house. Much of our programming is youth oriented, including ENGAGE Afterschool, a collaboratively funded after school program that is free for all middle school students to attend.An AmeriCorps member will focus their service on planning new community-oriented events and contributing to ongoing events as well as special programming for students participating in after school programs with a focus on experiential education. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Recruiting students and volunteers; planning and delivering youth-based community events to promote wellness; Planning and delivering a youth based activities fair; Planning and delivering special programming weekly for youth participating in ENGAGE After-school, a free after school program for middle-school aged youth; Planning and delivering youth based community events with Elkins Park and Recreation Commission; Strive to create an environment of learning and inspiration; Provide assistance with programming events and projects developed by fellow ameri Corps members, community members and Gainer Center staff members. Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended . Service Areas : Children/Youth , Health , Community Outreach , Education . Skills : Community Organization , Communications , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Leadership , General Skills , Team Work , Recruitment .

The Shepherd University Agricultural Center at Tabler Farm is developing a community engaged regional center for training, innovation and research in sustainable agriculture practices that integrate farrms into natural landscapes. We collaborate with local organizations to provide fresh produce and farm/;food educatioin Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Community and university outreach and engagement. This includes networking and organizing talks about our program, scheduling and hosting tours and field trips to our farm, and general promotion of the program. Member will also serve as a leader for direct engagement with the farm, leading students and volunteers in their service at the farm production site. Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended . Service Areas : None Skills : Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Leadership , Public Speaking , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Communications , Team Work .