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6 people are interested
Full Time AmeriCorps Positions to Serve in West Town
ORGANIZATION: AmeriCorps Project YES!
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
AmeriCorps Project YES! in West Town is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 program year. Project YES! members will work with children in Chicago charter schools or at a community center. Members will serve as tutors and mentors, creating volunteer opportunities for students and community members, as well as have the opportunity to partner with classroom teachers and program staff in order to enhance core curriculum and create innovative learning environments. If you are interested in community organizing and education, this opportunity should not be overlooked!
Check out our website at www.nush.org/
Send current resume and cover letter to Program Manager Megan Bott at mbott@nush.org or fax to (773) 278-2621.
Interviews will run through the end of August, or until all positions have been filled.
Minimum Requirements:
- 21 years of age
- U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject
This year’s term of service will begin on September 9, 2015 and run through July 31, 2016.
Compensation: Living Stipend of $12,530; Health Insurance; $5,730 Education Award given upon completion of the service; Invaluable training and experience
More opportunities with AmeriCorps Project YES!
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AmeriCorps Project YES!
Location:
1012 N. Noble St., Chicago, IL 60642, US
Mission Statement
Project YES! (Youth, Education, and Service) Project YES! educates youth holistically by providing classroom support, after school programming, and volunteer initiatives. Project YES! nurtures youth through positive mentorship by fostering relationships of trust and respect. Project YES! inspires youth through connections with caring role models by encouraging and facilitating civic engagement and leadership opportunities. Project YES! provides a structure of growth and self-motivation that empowers youth to develop skills in becoming self-sufficient individuals who succeed and contribute responsibly in a global community.
Description
Project YES! is a proud program of the Northwestern Settlement. Project YES! connects caring adults with youth in and around the West Town community through mentorship, educational, service, artistic and recreational activities in order to support their academic achievement, provide them with positive alternatives to destructive behaviors, and foster an ethic of service in the entire community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1012 N. Noble St.Chicago, IL 60642
DATE POSTED
July 10, 2015
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Math / Science Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1700 hours, 9/9/15-7/31/16