Saddle Up & Serve 2026-27

AmeriCorps

Magnolia (AR)

On-site

USD 15,000 - 21,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Education award upon successful completion of service

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking individuals to serve as members in the Saddle Up & Serve program in Magnolia, Arkansas. The program focuses on addressing poverty through initiatives in education, food access, and economic opportunity.

Members will engage in various community efforts, including tutoring, mentoring, and promoting financial literacy, while gaining valuable experience and benefits such as a living allowance and educational awards.

Qualifications

Must be at least 17 years old.
Engagement in community service activities required.
Commitment to service and building sustainable community programs.

Responsibilities

Serve in areas of healthy futures, education, and economic opportunity.
Enhance food access through recovery and gardening programs.
Support academic success through tutoring.
Build capacity by organizing outreach efforts.

Skills

Team Work

Leadership

Job description

Program Overview

The mission of the Saddle Up & Serve AmeriCorps State program is to meet poverty-related needs and create sustainable pathways out of poverty by supporting healthy futures, education, and economic opportunity initiatives in Columbia County, Arkansas. Through partnerships with local organizations such as the Magnolia Housing Authority, Magnolia Arts Center, Columbia County Library, and Abilities Unlimited, AmeriCorps members engage in direct service that strengthens both the SAU campus and surrounding community. Members support increase access to food and nutrition education, academic achievement, and promote financial literacy. Saddle Up & Serve provides meaningful civic engagement experiences for AmeriCorps members, students, and volunteers, fostering a culture of service and long-term community impact.

Member Duties

Successful applicants will be selected for a specific Saddle Up & Serve AmeriCorps member position. AmeriCorps members will serve in the areas of healthy futures, education, and economic opportunity, both on the Southern Arkansas University campus and at community partner sites across Columbia County. They will enhance food access through food recovery and gardening and sustainability programs, support academic success through tutoring and mentoring, and promote financial stability through economic empowerment initiatives. Members will also help build capacity by developing resources, organizing community outreach efforts, and creating sustainable systems. Throughout their service, members will engage volunteers and foster strong community partnerships to maximize local impact.

Program Benefits