Sunset Park AmeriCorps: Read & Educate Kids in Clinics

AmeriCorps; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job description

Reach Out and Read is an evidence-based, research-validated early childhood literacy, parenting, and school readiness program hosted at NYU FHC. The program serves low‑income patients from diverse cultures and ethnicities and is structured around three main components: volunteer readers in clinic waiting rooms; parent education on the importance of literacy and healthy development; and distribution of new, developmentally and culturally appropriate books by medical providers during well‑child visits.

Responsibilities

• Volunteer as a reader in clinic waiting rooms.
• Provide parent education on the importance of literacy and healthy development.
• Distribute new, developmentally and culturally appropriate books during well‑child visits.

Program Benefits

• Training
• Health coverage
• Living allowance of $23,000
• Education award of $7,395 upon successful completion of service
• Childcare assistance if eligible

Terms

• Permits working at another job during off hours.
• Permits attendance at school during off hours.

Program Details

• Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
• Program: Sunset Park AmeriCorps Reach Out & Read
• Start/End Date: 10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Location: NEW YORK New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)

Contact Information

Phone: [phone]

E‑mail: [e-mail]

Address: 6025 6th Ave, Brooklyn NY 11220