AmeriCorps
Do you want to dedicate a year of service to meeting the critical educational needs of children in Massachusetts? Are you interested in bridging the generational gap by coordinating our community-based intergenerational literacy programs? If so, AmeriCorps may be right for you!
What will you gain from serving with Generations Incorporated?
- Gain hands-on leadership experience coordinating multiple programs and supporting volunteers.
- Build skills in group facilitation, program development, conflict resolution, and evaluation.
- Gain insight into the structure and environment of an urban public school system.
- Become part of a diverse team of AmeriCorps members who share a common passion for community service.
- Experience serving in a well-run non-profit, and learn about non-profit management from the inside.
- Receive extensive pre- and in-service training, and professional development focused on civic engagement, skill building, team building, and Life After AmeriCorps.
- Create and implement family outreach events and activities that bridge the gap between schools and students’ families.
What are we looking for?
- Strong commitment to 10 months of service and to the power of intergenerational relationships as solutions to community problems
- Desire and ability to work in a diverse team and out in the community
- Initiative and creativity
What will you be doing?
Click here to see the position description for our 2010-2011 position.
Where?
Generations Incorporated serves students in Greater Boston.
- We partner with nine Boston public schools and afterschool programs.
- We also partner with three public schools in Revere.
- We are excited to be expanding within Greater Boston in 2010.
Please check back in February 2010, when you will be able to find the most up-to-date position descriptions for AmeriCorps members.
When?
- Your year of service will start in the first week of September and end in the last week of June. During that time, you must complete the required 1700 hours of service, which is approximately 45 hours per week. You will be serving Monday through Friday, and occasionally on weekends.
We also offer part-time AmeriCorps positions to interested older adults (55+). For more information, please visit our Experience Corps page, or call our volunteer hotline at 617.778.0553.
For more information about serving as an AmeriCorps member at Generations Incorporated, please contact Julie Sitler, Director of AmeriCorps, at 617.423.5545.
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