- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
MLK Day Event in Santa Barbara CA
ORGANIZATION: SBCEO/AmeriCorps
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Join the local chapter of AmeriCorps each January on MLK Day to participate in a local community service project. We'll begin our day celebrating at 9:00 AM at De La Guerra Plaza with a community Rally and March down State Street. We will begin the community service activity at 12:00 noon and it will run for a few hours. We have innitiated a wide variety of projects like a beach clean-up, food drive, book drive and most recently a orchard harvest that benefitted the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. Check back here each December to get the latest details on the planned comuity service.
More opportunities with SBCEO/AmeriCorps
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About SBCEO/AmeriCorps
Location:
3970 La Colina Rd, Suite 2, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, US
Mission Statement
AmeriCorps is a national service program that engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to local communities. The Santa Barbara County Education Office operates a local chapter of Americorps in Santa Barbara county. We seek to improve educational outcomes for students through literacy tutoring and volunteer recruitment in schools.
Description
AmeriCorps Literacy Tutors work directly with students in a classroom environment, improving literacy and providing critical student support.
AmeriCorps Volunteer Managers engage volunteers in activities that enrich student learning and improve career readiness. They work in an office environment, gaining skills in the areas of education, business and nonprofit work.
AmeriCorps members serve for one school year. Applications are being accepted now for full- and part-time positions throughout Santa Barbara County. All commitments start with extensive training in mid-August 2015 and proceed till the end of the school year, 2016. Service commitments will range from 5 to 9 hours a day depending on school needs. Monthly cash stipends will be commensurate with the service commitment and range from $800 and $1400 per month.
Upon successful completion of the term of service, members are eligible for an Education Award ranging from $2,865 to $5,730. The Education Award can be applied to future costs of school attendance or student loan payments. Healthcare coverage and childcare are available to qualified full-time members. Student loan forbearance is probable dependent on lender approval.
Go to www.americorps.sbceo.org for detailed information and to apply. Carefully review the Position Descriptions and program information to decide whether this unique opportunity may be right for you. Apply now for the best position openings!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
VariesSanta Barbara, CA 93110
DATE POSTED
March 6, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A