AmeriCorps AVID Program - Girl Scouts of Western Washington (Tacoma)
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Girl Scouts AmeriCorps Program: AVID Program (10 Members)
Girl Scouts of Western Washington is hosting full-time AmeriCorps members from September 10, 2012 to July 31, 2013. Member volunteers receive an annual $12,100 living allowance paid bi-weekly over the course of the 11-month service term, health care benefits, dental benefits, valuable training and experience, and a $5,550 education award issued upon successful completion of all program requirements to assist in payment of student loans or tuition. For more information about AmeriCorps visit www.AmeriCorps.org
How to Apply:
1) Complete your AmeriCorps application at https://my.americorps.gov or you may request an application via postal mail by contacting Genell Hennings, (253) 798-5003 or (800) 841-9852 x-418 (office)
2) Once the AmeriCorps application is complete, send a resume to the e-mail address above ATTN: Genell Hennings.
AVID Program Description
AVID stands for (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and is a middle and high school academic program designed to prepare under-served students for four year college eligibility by supporting their academic and motivational needs. The program is dedicated to serving students who are academically 'in the middle."
Ideal student supporter are college students or recent college graduates who have the ability to guide students toward academic and personal excellence that will reach far beyond their middle and high school years. An AVID College Role Model Supporter is an active participant in the learning, growth, and personal development of the students. Members will facilitate a group of no more than 7 students.
Specific member responsibilities include:
1. Programming support
• Provide ongoing support to students, community and agency partners;
• Coordinate service-learning project with students;
• Perform program-related administrative duties as assigned by all Supervisors.
• Actively participate in programs as a representative of GSWW and Tacoma Public Schools
• Coordinate site project in conjunction with the Program Supervisor, Site Supervisor and Program Director
• Willingness and ability to perform other duties as assigned by Site Supervisor and GSWW AmeriCorps Program Supervisor
2. Community Service
• Actively participate in all team meetings, community service activities and service-learning projects;
• Promote community and national service in community through projects and purposeful volunteer recruitment activities;
• Make a significant contribution to activities for the success of Team Legacy Service Project;
• Develop and Display leadership and team player characteristics in team community service activities and service-learning projects as appropriate to specific projects, planning and committee work.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least completion of two years college course work
• Strong interpersonal and verbal skills
• Strong written communication skills, with editing experience preferred
• Experience with youth development
• Comfort and confidence with public speaking
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Interest in non-profit work and belief in the value of community service
• Basic knowledge of computers, including Internet navigation, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Flexibility and willingness to adjust to an evolving work environment that will include some evenings and weekends
• Ability to get to service site(s) independently
• Able to demonstrate ethic of service at all times
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is a plus
Applicants must:
• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident and at least 18 years of age and provide proof of ability to work in the United States (i.e. US Birth Certificate or US Passport)
• Commit to an eleven to twelve month time frame, minimum of 1700 hours, beginning September 12, 2011
• Be able to serve between the hours of 7am to 5pm and serve on occasional evenings and weekends as determined by program and service site
• Have satisfactory results from Criminal History Background Check and FBI
• Fingerprinting
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Girl Scouts of Western Washington is hosting full-time AmeriCorps members from September 10, 2012 to July 31, 2013. Member volunteers receive an annual $12,100 living allowance paid bi-weekly over the course of the 11-month service term, health care benefits, dental benefits, valuable training and experience, and a $5,550 education award issued upon successful completion of all program requirements to assist in payment of student loans or tuition. For more information about AmeriCorps visit www.AmeriCorps.org
How to Apply:
1) Complete your AmeriCorps application at https://my.americorps.gov or you may request an application via postal mail by contacting Genell Hennings, (253) 798-5003 or (800) 841-9852 x-418 (office)
2) Once the AmeriCorps application is complete, send a resume to the e-mail address above ATTN: Genell Hennings.
AVID Program Description
AVID stands for (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and is a middle and high school academic program designed to prepare under-served students for four year college eligibility by supporting their academic and motivational needs. The program is dedicated to serving students who are academically 'in the middle."
Ideal student supporter are college students or recent college graduates who have the ability to guide students toward academic and personal excellence that will reach far beyond their middle and high school years. An AVID College Role Model Supporter is an active participant in the learning, growth, and personal development of the students. Members will facilitate a group of no more than 7 students.
Specific member responsibilities include:
1. Programming support
• Provide ongoing support to students, community and agency partners;
• Coordinate service-learning project with students;
• Perform program-related administrative duties as assigned by all Supervisors.
• Actively participate in programs as a representative of GSWW and Tacoma Public Schools
• Coordinate site project in conjunction with the Program Supervisor, Site Supervisor and Program Director
• Willingness and ability to perform other duties as assigned by Site Supervisor and GSWW AmeriCorps Program Supervisor
2. Community Service
• Actively participate in all team meetings, community service activities and service-learning projects;
• Promote community and national service in community through projects and purposeful volunteer recruitment activities;
• Make a significant contribution to activities for the success of Team Legacy Service Project;
• Develop and Display leadership and team player characteristics in team community service activities and service-learning projects as appropriate to specific projects, planning and committee work.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least completion of two years college course work
• Strong interpersonal and verbal skills
• Strong written communication skills, with editing experience preferred
• Experience with youth development
• Comfort and confidence with public speaking
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Interest in non-profit work and belief in the value of community service
• Basic knowledge of computers, including Internet navigation, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Flexibility and willingness to adjust to an evolving work environment that will include some evenings and weekends
• Ability to get to service site(s) independently
• Able to demonstrate ethic of service at all times
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is a plus
Applicants must:
• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident and at least 18 years of age and provide proof of ability to work in the United States (i.e. US Birth Certificate or US Passport)
• Commit to an eleven to twelve month time frame, minimum of 1700 hours, beginning September 12, 2011
• Be able to serve between the hours of 7am to 5pm and serve on occasional evenings and weekends as determined by program and service site
• Have satisfactory results from Criminal History Background Check and FBI
• Fingerprinting
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Location: Tacoma
- Compensation: $12100 living allowance, health and dental care and a $5550 education award
- This is a contract job.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
