Birmingham READS AmeriCorps

Service for Tuition

 

>  Are you child friendly?

>  Would you like to enrich the lives of children by helping them learn to read?

>  Would you like to make a difference in your community?

If you possess these characteristics then AmeriCorps WANTS YOU!

 

One Year Commitment

>  Earn money for college*

>  Earn a monthly living allowance

>  Full and Part Time Opportunities

 

Full Time members provide 40 hours per week/1750 hours per year.

Receive $925 monthly Living Allowance/$4,725 Educational Award, Childcare, and Healthcare Benefit if eligible.

 

Part Time members provide 20 hours per week/925 hours per year.

Receive $462 Monthly Living Allowance/$2,362.50 Educational Award.

 

AmeriCorps members will provide an array of services including in-class academic and literacy support; leading after-school and out-of-school time programming, recruiting volunteers to engage in Birmingham READS service; and developing and implementing community service projects. Members will receive training in areas such as diversity awareness, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), CPR/First Aid, leadership, citizenship, and career planning.

 

Qualifications

>  At least 17 years of age

>  Clean criminal background

>  Strong commitment to improving communities through service

>  Ability to work individually and with a diverse team

>  Relative team, volunteer, and leadership experience, as well as experience working with youth highly preferred

 

Click here for more information about Birmingham READS AmeriCorps.

 

* Education award may be used in any post-high school training or educational institution.

 

We are currently accepting applications.