Notre Dame AmeriCorps

Notre Dame AmeriCorps - Washington DC

Notre Dame AmeriCorps -Washington, D.C. has service sites within the District and in Maryland. Sites are in school, after school, and at community centers, offering academic assistance, life skills, and literacy for children and adults. Members engage in service ranging from youth, financial literacy, and ESL. Notre Dame AmeriCorps members strive to empower individuals facing economic hardship through education and one-on-one support. We believe that education is the fundamental tool in the struggle for human dignity, self-esteem and self-determination. We seek to build community among our members, as well as the people we serve by reaching out across culture and class. We are committed to helping people help themselves. Our goal is to promote and encourage education, community empowerment, leadership development and multicultural harmony in hopes of producing greater unity, less violence and better-informed citizens in our communities. Please visit our website, www.ndmva.org for more information. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Members will engage in activities related to literacy and mentoring with families, adults, and youths. Service sites have programs that are in community settings, housing programs and or schools. Primary focus is on literacy and providing assistance to adults and youths in need of support in the areas of education, financial literacy, obtaining a GED, and job readiness skills. The diversity of life experiences of people attending programs include re-entry, youth in middle school and families from different countries.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Health Coverage , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .

Skills :

Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Leadership , Community Organization , Communications , Education , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring , Counseling , Team Work , Youth Development .