AmeriCorps Summer Position Details

Service Site Location(s): Kane Area Elementary School

Schedule: Monday – Friday - Full Time Daytime Hours (occasional evening / weekend hours)

Gross Living Allowance: $770.00 (paid twice a month)

Possible Summer Terms of Service

Quarter Time - 450 Hours - First Day: May 18th - Last Day: August 15th - Education Award - $1,718.25

All summer members will participate in a two-day pre-service orientation their first and second day of service via virtual training.

Other Benefits Include:

• Federal loan postponement
• Federal loan interest payment
• Money for student loans or educational expense
• Hands-on experience
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Portfolio development
• A lifetime of service family and friends!

Summer 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 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. 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.

It will allow those with student debt to place their student loans in forbearance and once complete receive a sum of money to assist with paying down that debt. It is an opportunity to develop real-world skills through hands-on service!

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