LAYC AmeriCorps Roadmap Program 2026-2027

AmeriCorps; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Stipend

Job summary

AmeriCorps members in Riverdale, MD serve in local schools and community settings to support middle and high school students’ academic success, personal growth, and well-being. Members tutor, mentor, and lead enrichment activities in Prince George’s County, including High Point High School and local middle schools.

Participation includes professional development, leadership training, and community engagement, with stipends and an education award upon completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with youth programs or tutoring is preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus and helpful in serving the Maryland community.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment activities for middle and high school students.
• Lead small group sessions and after-school clubs to support literacy and personal development.
• Coordinate service-learning projects and connect families with community resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Teaching

Public Speaking

Teamwork

Community Outreach

Youth Development

Education Support

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) AmeriCorps program in Riverdale, MD engages dedicated members in meaningful service to support the academic success, personal development, and well-being of middle and high school youth in Prince George’s County. AmeriCorps Members serve in local schools and community-based settings, such as Buck Lodge and William Wirt Middle Schools and High Point High School, providing academic tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment activities that build critical life skills and confidence among students. Through direct service and community engagement, members help address barriers to education by fostering supportive relationships, increasing student attendance and engagement, and encouraging positive youth development. Members lead small group sessions, assist with homework and literacy programs, organize service-learning projects, and connect families with community resources. In addition to their service, AmeriCorps Members receive valuable professional development and leadership training that enhances their career readiness and civic engagement. By the end of their service term, members emerge with a deeper understanding of community needs, strengthened leadership skills, and a commitment to public service. The LAYC AmeriCorps program in Riverdale cultivates a sense of purpose and empowerment both for the young people served and for the members who dedicate their time to making a lasting impact in their community.

Member Duties :

AmeriCorps Members at LAYC Riverdale will serve youth in Prince George’s County through academic support, mentoring, and enrichment activities. Members will support students at High Point High School, Buck Lodge Middle School, and William Wirt Middle School through homework help, tutoring, and small-group sessions focused on literacy, social-emotional learning, and leadership development. They will lead after-school clubs, coordinate service-learning projects, and connect families with community organizations and resources that promote student success. Members will also participate in professional development, leadership trainings, and community engagement events to strengthen their skills and civic commitment while fostering positive outcomes for the youth they serve.

Program Benefits :

• Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Training

Terms

None

Service Areas

• Community Outreach
• Education
• Children/Youth

Skills

• Leadership
• Recruitment
• Conflict Resolution
• Public Speaking
• Education
• Communications
• Team Work
• Community Organization
• General Skills
• Youth Development

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

LAYC AmeriCorps Roadmap Program 2026-2027

Program Start/End Date

09/08/2026 - 08/14/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

MARYLAND Washington/Baltimore

Languages

• Spanish
• English

Accepting Applications

From 08/18/2026 To 02/01/2027

Contact

Jackie Orellana
6200 Sheridan St
Riverdale MD 20737
2024608083
[e-mail]

Listing ID

130589