Healthy Choices AmeriCorps

This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door in San Francisco Unified School District and support marginalized youth through positive school climate activities. The primary goal is to improve student success by increasing attendance and pro-social behaviors on school campuses. Regular training by San Francisco Unified School District in the areas of restorative practices, evidence-based mentoring, positive behavior supports and interventions at school, trauma-informed practices, and social emotional learning will ensure Healthy Choices AmeriCorps members have the knowledge and skills to offer high quality volunteer service to schools at individual, group, and school-wide levels. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Get Your Foot in the door at SFUSD! Support school-based mentor programs; Mentor youth; Lead recess & lunch groups, clubs, team-building and after school activities to support student engagement; Organize materials, coordinate daily schedule, and promote pro-social behavior; Serve on School Climate Committee: help lead school-wide incentive programs & activities, e.g. Health events, school assemblies, fairs, and educational events to help students make healthy choices; Support mentor programs and strengthen school/community relationships; help recruit volunteers; Participate in local school-based service; help produce appreciation events; Complete required paperwork and data entry; Attend regular supervision meetings and work cooperatively with school personnel involved with the school and youth; Attend professional development & meetings relevant to Healthy Choices AmeriCorps; Develop a work plan with supervisor

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Education .

Skills :

Recruitment , Communications , Education , Youth Development , Non-Profit Management , Fine Arts/Crafts , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Social Services , Leadership , Team Work , Counseling , Teaching/Tutoring , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking .