YES AmeriCorps Program Leader

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The Boys & Girls Clubs in NJ is seeking candidates for its Youth Engaged in Service (YES) AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps members serve 900/450 hours at Boys & Girls Club sites where they gain professional development, nonprofit and education skills for future career endeavors and networking opportunities offered from two national movements (AmeriCorps and Boys & Girls Clubs of America).

Youth Engaged in Service (YES) Program Leader will engage students in activities that build their sense of civic responsibility, enhance their academic lessons with hands-on activities, and address vital needs in their communities. YES AmeriCorps members are placed at a local Club as the Boys & Girls Club YES Program Leader and plan and implement fun and meaningful service learning activities at the program. During their term, members serve directly with youth. In addition, AmeriCorps members assist the Club in recruiting and managing volunteers.

Service hours required: 900 hours (20-25 hours per week until 12/31/14)

450-hours (20-25 hours per week until 8/31/1/4)

Responsibilities

• Create and lead Youth Engaged in Service (YES) service learning group at a local Club
• Serve as the team leader to implement service events for National Days of Service: MLK Day, Global Youth Service Day etc.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for youth
• Recruit & manage community volunteers
• Submit monthly reports that reflect service activities and accomplishments
• Attend workshops and trainings
• Attend events sponsored by the NJ Commission on National and Community Service

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a High School Diploma
• Must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident of the US
• Must have a desire to work with children and help others

Program Benefits

• Living Allowance: $6,406 (900hr) or $3,203 (450hr)
• Education Award (taxable) upon program completion: $2,775 (900hr) or $1,468 (450hr) Education Award can be used for continuing education or repayment of student loans.
• Direct service experience and leadership skills development
• Experience working with youth, volunteers and community members

• Placement available in Newark, Camden & Clifton, NJ.

*Interested applicants should email their resume to scardoso@bgcnj.org.