St. John's Academy Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps 26-27

Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps 26-27

Service Site Location(s): St. John's Academy

Home of the Zion Scholars

Schedule: Monday – Friday - Full Time Daytime Hours (occasional evening / weekend hours)

AmeriCorps Responsibilities: (in addition to host site service)

Plan and implement service-learning projects for students at host sites or in communities

Attend monthly member meetings

Complete virtual training to amplify service abilities

Participate in National Service Days and planned events

Create a service portfolio and track and report service outcomes

Serve as an ambassador in your neighborhood and community

Participate in a virtual pre-service training prior to serving at assigned host site

Monthly Living Allowance:

450 Hour Term - $360.00 per living allowance/$720 gross monthly (37 weeks)

300 Hour Term - $250.74 per living allowance/$501.48 gross monthly (37 weeks)

Education Award:

450 Hour Term - $1,956.35

300 Hour Term - $1,565.08

Benefits Include:

Federal loan postponement

Federal loan interest payment

Money for student loans or educational expense

Hands-on experience

CPR/First Aid Certification

Career Pathway Portfolio development

A lifetime of service family and friends!

Summer activities are concentrated in the following areas:

School Readiness & Success

Mentoring Youth through Service

Academic support service

Community Strengthening through Outreach Events and Special Projects

STEM activities and service learning

Rotating through outreach program preparing and traveling with a team to provide meals and STEM programs to local communities in Mercer County.

What is AmeriCorps?

The national service movement that engages thousands of men and women of all ages and backgrounds in service often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps, aimed at meeting the needs in the areas of Education, Public Safety, Environment, and Human Services. AmeriCorps is much more than a service program. It is a movement that unites Americans to improve our neighborhoods and our lives. In communities large and small throughout America, AmeriCorps Members are taking responsibility, learning valuable skills, and helping their friends and neighbors and Getting Things Done! AmeriCorps is part of a tradition of service, and it represents America at its best - making a lasting difference while promoting the values of community, responsibility, and opportunity.

To learn more about AmeriCorps and the benefits visit the National Recruitment website at https://americorps.gov/serve