What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sharpsville Gardens AmeriCorps 25-26 position at Keystone SMILES Community Learning Center?
AmeriCorps Full Time Position Details
*Documents needed to enroll: Government Issued Photo ID, Signed Social Security Card, US Birth Certificate or another form of Proof of Citizenship.
Service Site Location(s): Sharpsville, PA - Sharpsville Gardens Learning Center
Schedule: Monday – Friday - Full Time Daytime Hours (occasional evening / weekend hours)
1700 Hour Term: $2,491.12 gross monthly (48 weeks)
1300 Hour Term: $2,491.12 gross monthly (37 weeks)
Term Education Award:
1700 Hour Term: $7,395.00
1300 Hour Term: $5,176.50
- Additionally, loan forbearance (pause in loan payments) while serving in AmeriCorps
- Accrued interest while serving as an AmeriCorps member paid by AmeriCorps program
- Education Award Earned when term is successfully completed
Other Benefits Include:
- Health Care Coverage Available (if eligibility requirements are met)
- Child Care (if eligibility requirements are met)
Hands-on experience
CPR/First Aid Certification
Portfolio development
A lifetime of service family and friends!
All members must participate in a two-day pre-service training their first and second day of service via virtual training.
Activities are concentrated in the following areas:
- School Readiness & Success
- Mentoring Youth through Service
- Academic support service
- Community Strengthening through Outreach Events and Special Projects
- STEM/STEAM/STREAM activities and service learning
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
Salary : $5,177 - $7,395
