AmeriCorps Members Needed for STEP's Community Collaboration Pathway to Success
STEP AmeriCorps is currently recruiting members! AmeriCorps is the national service program that provides thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds with education awards in exchange for a year of community service.
Full-time members who complete their service earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,345 to pay for college, graduate school or vocational training at eligible institutions, pay back qualified student loans - or if member is at least 55 years of age at beginning of service term, may transfer award to child, grandchild or foster child. AmeriCorps members receive a modest bi-weekly living allowance, student-loan forbearance, health coverage, and child care for those who qualify while participating.
Members who serve reduced full-time receive a living allowance and a $4,441.50 education award.
Members who serve half-time receive a living allowance and a $3,172.50 education award.
AmeriCorps is not employment.
Thank you for your interest in STEP AmeriCorps!
Current AmeriCorps Service Opportunities
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Jersey Shore Area School District
Reduced Full Time
1200 total service hours requiredFour positions available in the Jersey Shore Area School District. These positions are in the Jersey Shore area (Jersey Shore, Avis, Salladasburg).
Develop the skills to form positive relationships with students experiencing academic, behavioral, and/or attendance difficulties in school and with their families. Serve as a liaison between families and the school, provide support to families, and mentor students.
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Williamsport Area School District
Reduced Full Time
1200 total service hours requiredFive positions available. These positions are in the Williamsport area (Hepburn-Lycoming Primary, Cochran Primary, Jackson Primary, Lycoming Valley Intermediate, and Curtin Intermediate schools).
Develop the skills to form positive relationships with students experiencing academic, behavioral, and/or attendance difficulties in school and with their families. Serve as a liaison between families and the school, provide support to families, and mentor students.
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City of Williamsport Recreation Department
Full Time
1700 total service hours requiredThis position is in Williamsport.
Play a significant role in the daily operations of the Recreation Department. Coordinate and plan all special events and recreational activities. Enhance the efforts of the
organization and help to refine the branding of the Recreation Department’s programs and outreach in the community and larger region. -
Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (Communications)
Full Time
1700 total service hours requiredThis position is in Williamsport.
Provide a high level of strategic communication support to the organization, leadership in community outreach and engagement, and assist in managing the Volunteer Ambassador program to raise awareness and inspire action for regional SGP initiatives.
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Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (Trails)
Full Time
1700 total service hours requiredThis position is in Williamsport.
Assist with the continued development of the Trails Program. Create organizational systems and processes necessary for expanding the Susquehanna Greenway, increasing volunteer stewardship, and improving the user experience. Serve within Land & River Programs.
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Sojourner Truth Ministries (Volunteer Coordinator)
Reduced Full Time and Half Time Positions Available
1200 or 900 total service hours requiredAssist in the recruitment and management of volunteers within the various ministries (soup kitchen, after-school program, House of Hope) by reaching out to volunteers and recruiting and training new volunteers. Serve as a liaison between staff and other community agencies, coordinating trainings and activities for volunteers and residents at House of Hope. Expand public relations through outreach in the community and the use of social media.
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Sojourner Truth Ministries (Resident Advocate)
Reduced Full Time and Half Time Positions Available
1200 or 900 total service hours requiredAdvocate for residents at the House of Hope, helping them to identify life skills to be developed, set goals and measure outcomes. The member will help residents to grasp the “whys” of the program, set and enforce boundaries, and reinforce the value of the individual. Coordinate with local social service agencies to address resident needs and encourage resident engagement in services.
