AmeriCorps is a national community service program that gives people an opportunity to apply their skills and ideals towards helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. The North Shore AmeriCorps Program is an innovative young program that places 25 AmeriCorps members in schools and nonprofit organizations throughout Lynn and Salem, MA, to help implement programs designed to reduce the school dropout rate among English Language Learners through strategic tutoring and mentoring programs. AmeriCorps members serve with their host sites, either in a school or a community based nonprofit that provides services to young people. Members provide structured tutoring and mentoring support to English Language Learners, helping them succeed academically and socially in the community. Youth typically range in age from 8-17, depending on the site. Members complete nine months of service, from December 2018 to July 2019. Collectively, the service of the AmeriCorps members ensures a holistic approach throughout the community to reduce the barriers to academic success for English language learners and their families.
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is advancing the common good in our region by providing help today in ways that strengthen tomorrow. Our work ensures that children are ready to learn when they enter school, stay engaged in learning and graduate able to compete, and are nurtured by families that have the financial stability to support both their basic needs and future success. No other single organization has the scope, expertise and influence, to bring together hundreds of human services agencies, government, businesses, private foundations and dedicated volunteers around a common vision of creating maximum impact and achieving long-lasting results.
- Complete a minimum of 1200 hours of documented service over the course of one year, as well as the full term of service (December 2018 - July 2019)
- Attend all Corps-wide training and learning sessions
- Complete all required AmeriCorps documentation and reporting
Member Qualifications:
- Experience with and/or commitment to youth development
- Interest in nonprofit organizations and their development
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proven leadership and project management abilities
- A strong passion for national and community service
- The desire to work with diverse people, organizations and communities
- Positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident
- $9,613 taxable living allowance paid in bi-weekly installments
- $4,144 Segal Education Award upon completion of service
- Paid health and dental insurance
- Uniform parts
- YMCA Membership (for the year)
- Training and networking opportunities among a core group of Corps members and other non-profit professionals.
- Access to the United Way network for resources after service is complete