Positive Youth Development Initiative

AmeriCorps

Portage (IN)

On-site

USD 15,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance
Training
Education award upon successful completion of service

Job summary

AmeriCorps seeks individuals for the Positive Youth Development Initiative aimed at enhancing youth's academic and emotional skills in Northwest Indiana. Members will gain invaluable experience in mentorship or tutoring while contributing positively to their communities through dedicated service over a 10-month term.

Qualifications

  • Passion for youth development and education.
  • Direct experience mentoring or tutoring youth.
  • Willingness to serve the community.

Responsibilities

  • Support youth with academic and social emotional skill sets.
  • Mentor or tutor middle and high school-aged youth.
  • Collaborate with the AmeriCorps Program Director.

Skills

Teaching/Tutoring
Education
Youth Development

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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The goal of PYDI is to place AmeriCorps members at youth-serving organizations to increase the capacity of our local organizations, ensure more youth are getting their needs met, and provide an opportunity for individuals to serve their community and grow professionally along the way. AmeriCorps members will be placed at a variety of sites across Northwest Indiana. All of the sites will be youth-orientated and involve supporting the academic and/or social emotional skills of middle school or high school aged youth, but could vary in the type of activities performed. You will work closely with the AmeriCorps Program Director to find the best site fit for you.

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Member Duties : These positions are focused around supporting youth with their academic and/or social emotional skill sets. These are great positions for people with passions in education, social work, youth development, or any interest in bettering the lives of the youth of today. In this position you will get direct experience mentoring or tutoring youth, and you will receive the training and support to successfully do that.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas

Education .

Skills

Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Youth Development .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Positive Youth Development Initiative

Program Start/End Date

09/18/2024 - 05/30/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations INDIANA

Accepting Applications

From 08/09/2024 To 12/01/2026

Contact Renee Romanowski

3391 Airport Rd

Portage IN 46368

219-254-2678

renee@positiveteenhealth.org

https://positiveteenhealth.org/pydi/

Listing ID 123892

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