Oil City-Working with Youth in After School Programs - Weed and Seed

AmeriCorps Community Based Position Details

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AmeriCorps Community Based Position Details

Service Site Location(s): Weed and Seed Program - South Side and Siverly Program Sites

Mission is to help plan seeds for positive choices and growth with youth in after school programs in addition to supporting with community service projects during week. 

Schedule: Monday – Friday - Full Time Daytime Hours (occasional evening / weekend hours)

Monthly Pretax Living Allowance:  Begins September 3, 2025

1700 Hour Term - $2,491.12 (48 Weeks)

1300 Hour Term - $2,491.12 (37 Weeks)

Term Education Award:

1700 Hour Term - $7,395.00

1300 Hour Term - $5,176.50

Schedule: Full Time Hours Monday - Friday: May include a few weekend days during the term of service for special service projects or activities promoting civic engagement.   

During the School Year - Tentative Schedule:

Monday though Thursday - 12:00 PM -7:30 PM

Friday - 8 :30 AM - 4:00 PM

Summer: Tentative Schedule Monday through Friday 8:30 PM - 4:30 PM

The member will increase the capacity of the agency by providing academic assistance and/or service-learning activities to students in the program. Each student will receive one-on one and/or small group instruction in before during and/or after-school programs.  

Definition of Living Allowance: money distributed to individuals to meet basic living needs.  Living allowance is not considered money earned as during employment.  Members are not classified as employees.  Therefore members are not subject to employee benefits or eligible for unemployment.  A living allowance may not affect other benefits such as social security, retirement, or other assistance benefits.

The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is offered to individuals who complete a term of service and can be used to pay for a range of education/training expenses.  Examples include: repaying qualified student loans, future tuition payments, skill training programs and more. You can earn up to 2 Full Time Education awards while serving up to 4 service terms.

Loan Deferment & Interest Forbearance: Individuals in approved AmeriCorps positions are eligible for forbearance for most federally guaranteed student loans. In addition, interest payments that accrue during service may be eligible for repayment by AmeriCorps. Generally, the Trust pays all interest for members serving full time who complete their term of service.

Benefits for Full Time Members 

Health Care: Individual Health Care for those not currently covered received while serving in AmeriCorps. No Cost to Member

Childcare: Provided to those who are income eligible in order to cover the cost of childcare

Opportunities for All Members
Alumni Network: Join a network of like-minded leaders passionate about improving communities. AmeriCorps alumni receive access to special benefits and resources. For example, many colleges and universities match the Education Award and offer additional AmeriCorps scholarships. Free to Join

Additional benefits include:

• Experience providing academic support Full Time in a school setting
• Act 48 Credits (PA Certified teachers)
• Hands-on experience and portfolio development
• A lifetime of service family and friends!

AmeriCorps members serving in community based programs could participate in any of the following activities: 

• Provide a safe haven and homework help for students through before and after school and/or summer programs,
• Plan and implement one-on-one or small group activities for at-risk students to promote healthy, positive social interactions and self-confidence, improve behavior, and decrease disciplinary issues.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, serving as a role model to encourage character building habits and important social and life skills
• Build a community-agency bridge through new and ongoing partnerships, increasing the capacity of the program to provide expanded learning opportunities
• Assist with maintaining a clean and safe environment for children through facility preparation, and ongoing and after program upkeep
  
• Encourage good eating habits by assisting with the preparation and serving of nutritious meals and snacks during the implementation of program activities
• Increase parent/family involvement by planning and implementing activities and creating outreach materials that engage families in children and youth development
• Collaborate with agency staff to monitor youth progress using written evaluations, observation notes, and/or other site-specific tools and protocols
• Increase the capacity of the agency to provide instruction in health and wellness, recreation, art, teambuilding, music, science, literacy, technology and/or math

Additional activities could be assigned by the host site and will be provided on the member's service description upon acceptance.

What is AmeriCorps?  

The national service movement that engages thousands of men and women of all ages and backgrounds in service often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps, aimed at meeting the needs in the areas of Education, Public Safety, Environment, and Human Services. AmeriCorps is much more than a service program. It is a movement that unites Americans to improve our neighborhoods and our lives. In communities large and small throughout America, AmeriCorps Members are taking responsibility, learning valuable skills, and helping their friends and neighbors and Getting Things Done! AmeriCorps is part of a tradition of service, and it represents America at its best - making a lasting difference while promoting the values of community, responsibility, and opportunity.  

To learn more about AmeriCorps and the benefits visit the National Recruitment website at https://americorps.gov/serve

This program operates its program subject to the nondiscrimination requirements. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, or military service.. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. In addition to filing a complaint with local and state agencies that are responsible for resolving discrimination complaints, you may bring a complaint to the attention of AmeriCorps.