Crawford Central School District Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps 26-27

Tutoring School Year Positions as an AmeriCorps Member Documents needed to enroll: Government Issued Photo ID, Signed Social Security Card, US Birth Certificate or another form of Proof of Citizenship. Pay does not affect other benefits currently being received since this is not employment if applicable. Service Site Location(s): Crawford Central School District (First District School) Currently, CCSD is not able to provide interventions with the frequency and duration needed to move our struggling students to their academic potential. (Ann Noonen- Crawford District) Positions Available: 1700 Hour Time - $2,600.00 gross monthly (48 weeks), education award $7,395.00 1300 Hour Time - $2,600.00 gross monthly (37 weeks), education award $5,176.50 AmeriCorps Responsibilities: (in addition to host site service) - Plan and implement service-learning projects for students at host sites or in communities - Attend monthly member meetings - Complete virtual training to amplify service abilities - Participate in National Service Days and planned events - Create a service portfolio and track and report service outcomes - Serve as an ambassador in your neighborhood and community - Participate in a virtual pre-service training prior to serving at assigned host site - Additionally, federal 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 program is successfully completed - If you are 55 years of age or older, you can transfer the education award to a child, grandchild, or foster child. The education award is available for 10 years to use in the name of the recipient. Other Benefits Include: - Health Care Coverage/Dental/Vision 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 three-day pre-service training which may be virtual or in-person. AmeriCorps is a national service program in which during membership members also agree to participate in AmeriCorps activities in addition to host site placement responsibilities. 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 - Host sites may have additional areas of focus to be discussed at host site interview. [What is AmeriCorps?](https://301386006-atari-embeds.googleusercontent.com/embeds/16cb204cf3a9d4d223a0a3fd8b0eec5d/inner-frame-minified.html?jsh=m%3B%2F_%2Fscs%2Fapps-static%2F_%2Fjs%2Fk%3Doz.gapi.en.4CFxRrSvxq0.O%2Fam%3DwQE%2Fd%3D1%2Frs%3DAGLTcCNk69adtZYbtfIwiKKtklVg1Iw-vg%2Fm%3D__features__#collapse1) 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