Youth Mentor, AmeriCorps EXL Mentor (900 Hr)

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AmeriCorps EXL is an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious team working towards closing the achievement gap and removing barriers to learning for youth. Students are at the heart of our work. We are seeking proactive, adaptable, enthusiastic, and dedicated AmeriCorps EXL Mentors to support the academic and social skills development of high-need students in local area schools of Napa, California. We partner with schools to identify students who would benefit from a positive, adult role model that can give targeted social-emotional support and mentor students to be their most resilient selves.

Please visit :https://tinyurl.com/HT-EXL-Mentorto learn more about this service opportunity and apply!

Service Term: February 7, 2024 - July 19, 2024

Service Commitment   

• Full-time, 6-month commitment serving a minimum of 900 hours - will include occasional evenings and weekends  
• Hours are generally Monday - Friday from 8:00 - 6:00PM, typically at least 45 hours per week (varies slightly by school site)
• Service hours are expected to occur in-person at school sites, and EXL members are required to live within a reasonable commute distance from their school site.
  
  

Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Must be at least 18 years of age (17 with parental approval)  
• Clear criminal background check (DOJ and FBI; National Sex Offender Public Database) 
• Submit current, clear TB (tuberculosis) test
• Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
• Must have at least a high school diploma or a GED by start date
• Must either be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States (Due to federal grant restrictions, we currently can not accept DACA recipients)
• Must not have served more than 3 terms of service previously with AmeriCorps State and National programs
• Passion for education and working with youth of all backgrounds
• Organized, responsible, flexible, motivated and professional  
• Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics and integrity  
• Ability to be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the program’s safety policies and rules

Great organizations embrace the richness of individual differences. NCOE is committed to building a culture of inclusion and connectedness allowing us to grow and learn better together. Our community and classrooms are strengthened by our diversity and thrive because of our inclusivity. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring.

In Exchange for Service

• Monthly Living Stipend of $2,200
• $10,000 in Education Awards:

• Segal Education Award of $3,447.5*

• Health Benefits 
• Childcare Assistance (if applicable)
• Eligibility for CalFresh (CA’s food stamp program)
• $250 Moving Stipend for applicants moving from over 250 miles from the service site
• Federal Student Loan deferment and interest repayment
• Extensive Professional Development and experiential learning opportunities 

*Please note: the living stipend and education awards are taxable 

Please visit:https://tinyurl.com/HT-EXL-Mentorto apply