Positions Available
Team Leader | VIP Fellow | FT Mentor | FT Literacy Specialist | HT Mentor
"My experience has been challenging and rewarding and awesome and difficult and more emotionally involving than anything I've ever done. The experience has allowed me to let go of my material cares and do everything I did for the sake of doing it and for the kids. This has been the best year of my adult life thus far." Marisol Cunnington, CalSERVES Alumni.
Thank you for your interest in serving as an AmeriCorps member with CalSERVES. AmeriCorps members with our programs serve in site-based teams as part or full time mentors, or full time as leaders. Members start the program year with a comprehensive series of trainings, and participate in continued training and coaching opportunities throughout the year. The emphasis is on encouraging the personal and professional development of each member in a supportive environment. Members are asked to whole-heartedly commit to their year of service, challenge themselves, and take full advantage of this wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families. Below you will find information about each of our positions; we encourage you to contact us with any further questions you may have.
Full-Time Leadership Positions
Team Leader
Service Description
As a CalSERVES Leader, you will serve as a facilitator for a team of AmeriCorps members. Focusing on either after school, tutoring, or family literacy, you will develop and apply your leadership, teaching and youth work skills in the coordination of the program, working closely with SERVES and school staff, parents, students, and other AmeriCorps members. Under the direction of a Supervising Teacher, you will be part of the leadership team at your school site, working jointly to support a cadre of AmeriCorps members who are serving as tutors and mentors to elementary youth. In addition to coaching and supporting the other members of your site team, you will also serve in a hands-on capacity with the children in our programs, teaching lessons, tutoring, helping with homework, running clubs, mentoring and assisting with conflict resolution. Additionally, you will have a leadership role in special events, both at your school site and in the community. This position provides you with incredible real-world leadership experience and the chance to leave your mark on our schools and programs.
Commitment
* Year of Service: August 16, 2010 - June 17, 2011 (minimum 1700 hrs)
* Weekly commitment: Average of 45-50 hours per week
Benefits
* Extensive Leadership Training
* Monthly stipend of $1,400.00
* Education Award of $5,300.00
* Basic Medical coverage
* Student Loan Forbearance/Deferment
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VIP Fellow
Service Description
As a VIP Fellow with CalSERVES, you will wear many hats: community-school liaison, volunteer coordinator, recruiter, special events specialist, after school program facilitator, mentor and tutor. You will serve at one of seven school sites, where you will be part of the leadership team, working jointly to coordinate after school, family literacy and reading tutoring programs and to coach and support a cadre of AmeriCorps members. You will also serve in a hands-on capacity with the children in our programs, teaching lessons, tutoring, helping with homework, running clubs, mentoring and assisting with conflict resolution. In your role to bring resources and volunteers to your school, you will spend time in the community, seeking donations, building partnerships and forging lasting relationships. This position is a wonderful opportunity to develop and apply your leadership, community organizing, and youth work skills and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and youth.
Commitment
* Year of Service: August 16, 2010 - June 17, 2011 (minimum 1700 hrs)
* Weekly commitment: Average of 45-50 hours per week
Benefits
* Extensive Leadership Training
* Monthly stipend of $1,400.00
* Education Award of $5,300.00
* Basic Medical coverage
* Student Loan Forbearance/Deferment
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Full-Time Mentor Positions
Full-Time Mentor
Service Description
As a full-time AmeriCorps member with CalSERVES, you will serve as a mentor for elementary school children in our reading tutoring and after school programs. Mentors serve at one of seven school sites, supporting the academic and social development of their students. Along with the other members of your team, and supported by a Supervising Teacher and Team Leaders, you will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with several students on a daily basis, guiding them through carefully designed lessons to increase their reading, writing and comprehension skills. In the afternoon, you and a partner will lead a group of children through the after school day, providing whole and small group instruction in reading, math, homework, and enrichment activities. You will also have the opportunity to participate in National Days of Service and other special events throughout the school year, in addition to ongoing trainings and workshops. Most of all, you will become incredibly important in the lives of the children you serve.
Commitment
* Year of Service: August 23, 2010 - June 24, 2011 (minimum 1700 hrs)
* Weekly commitment: Average of 45 hours per week
Benefits
* Extensive Training
* Monthly stipend of $1,275.00
* Education Award of $5,300.00
* Basic Medical coverage
* Student Loan Forbearance/Deferment
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Full-Time Literacy Specialist
Service Description
As Literacy Specialist with CalSERVES, you will serve as a mentor for elementary school children who are struggling in school and urgently need to learn to read. Mentors serve full-time at one of seven school sites, supporting the academic and social development of their students. Your training will focus on the reading process, curriculum, and activities you can use with your students. Supported by a Supervising Teacher and Team Leader, your role will be to work one-on-one with several students on a daily basis, guiding them through carefully designed lessons to increase their reading, writing and comprehension skills. You will also have the opportunity to participate in National Days of Service and other special events throughout the school year, in addition to ongoing trainings. This position is a wonderful opportunity to see children gain crucial skills, confidence, and love of reading, as well as to develop your own skills as a literacy teacher, tutor, and mentor.
Commitment
* Year of Service: August 23, 2010 - June 24, 2011 (minimum 1700 hrs)
* Weekly commitment: Average of 45 hours per week
Benefits
* Extensive Training
* Monthly stipend of $1,275.00
* Education Award of $5,300.00
* Basic Medical coverage
* Student Loan Forbearance/Deferment
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Half-Time Mentor Positions
Service Description
As an AmeriCorps member with CalSERVES, you will serve as a mentor for elementary school children in our reading tutoring, after school, and evening family literacy programs. Mentors serve part-time at one of seven school sites, supporting the academic and social development of their students. Along with the other members of your team, and supported by a Supervising Teacher and Team Leaders, you will have the opportunity to tutor students one-on-one on a daily basis, guiding them through carefully designed lessons to increase their reading, writing and comprehension skills. You may also work with a partner to lead a group of children through the after school or evening family literacy programs, providing whole and small group instruction in reading, math, homework, and enrichment activities. All mentors will also participate in National Days of Service and other special events throughout the school year, in addition to ongoing trainings and workshops.
Commitment
* Year of Service: September 7, 2010 - May 31, 2011 (minimum 900 hrs)
* Weekly Commitment: Average of 27 hours per week
Benefits
* Extensive Training
* Monthly stipend of $772.00
* Education Award of $2,650.00
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