Camp Fire USA West Michigan Council is a nonprofit youth development agency that serves youth from kindergarten through high school. Our mission is to build caring, confident youth and future leaders, which we do through programs that help youth build self esteem, make healthy choices, learn teamwork, leadership and social responsibility. Since 1995 Camp Fire USA has provided children and youth living in low-income, at-risk neighborhoods across Grand Rapids with after school and summer youth development programs. AmeriCorps members play an integral role in expanding the capacity of Camp Fire programs to serve additional children and create new program sites.

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Position Title:	Camp Fire USA AmeriCorps Member - Reduced Half Time (675 hours)
Position Reports To:	AmeriCorps Service Director
Terms of Service:	September - August       *Part-time (675 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:

• 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).
• Recruit additional children and youth to attend the program.
• Recruit and schedule volunteers to facilitate enrichment and small group activities.

General Skills Desired:

• Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with children.
• Good organization skills, presents self in a professional manner, and is outgoing and personable.
• Commitment to service in community

Requirements:

• Tuberculosis Test (TB Test)
• Physical
• Members must have obtained their high school diploma or GED.
• Background Check
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Fingerprinting

Benefits:

• Living allowance of $4,407 (Reduced Half-Time).
• Education award of $1,800 (Reduced Half-Time) upon completion of service.

Visit http://www.americorps.org for program listings by state.