AmeriCorps
Member
Service Position |
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Mission Statement: Camp Fire USA builds caring, confident youth and future leaders.
Camp Fire USA has been active in West Michigan since 1919. We strive to develop confidence, selfesteem,
leadership skills, and other values in today’s youth. Our Neighborhood Youth Development
Program has evolved to provide afterschool
and summer programs at 11 sites: Brookside Elementary,
Burton Elementary, Burton Middle School, Covell Elementary, Dickinson Elementary, Camelot Woods Housing Complex, Coit Creative Arts Academy, Ken-O-Sha Elementary, Kent Hills Elementary, M.L. King Jr. Leadership
Academy, and Palmer Elementary. AmeriCorps members will play an integral role in expanding the
capacity of our current programs to serve additional children and create new program sites.
| Position Title: |
Camp Fire USA AmeriCorps Member |
| Position Reports To: |
AmeriCorps Service Director |
| Terms of Service: |
September - August
*Part-time (900 hours) |
General Functions:
Assist with the expansion and support of our beforeschool,
afterschool, and summer programs. Participate in all required AmeriCorps meetings, trainings, and activities.
Specific Duties May Include:
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Assist Site Coordinators with the development and delivery of the afterschool and summer program activities (i.e., enrichment activities such as photography, drama, or arts and crafts). |
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Recruit additional children and youth to attend the program. |
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Recruit and schedule volunteers to facilitate enrichment and small group activities. |
General Skills Desired:
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Ability to work as part of a team and individually. |
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Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds. |
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Experience with children. |
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Good organization skills, presents self in a professional manner, and is outgoing and personable. |
Requirements:
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Tuberculosis Test (TB Test) |
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Physical |
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Members must have obtained their high school diploma or GED. |
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Background Check |
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Pre-Employment Drug Screen |
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Fingerprinting |
Benefits:
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Living allowance of $6,035 (Half-Time). |
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Education award of $2,362.50 (Half-Time) upon completion of service. |
Visit http://www.americorps.org for program listings by state.
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