AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps is a national service program. LAYC's AmeriCorps program recruits, trains, and places Corps members within DCPS elementary and middle schools.

LAYC's AmeriCorps program also strives to increase parental involvement in their children’s education. The program hosts numerous events to foster relationships between LAYC staff, youth, and parents including parent orientations, field trips, and parent focus groups.

Three Ways to Serve

01Education Team:The AmeriCorps In-School program provides academic support to elementary and middle school students performing below grade level. The After-School program provides homework assistance, tutoring, mentoring, recreation, and other academic enrichment opportunities. In addition, Corps members perform community service projects throughout the year and run educational and recreational camps during spring break and summer.

02Health Team: Members provide in-school health education classes for 5th-8th graders based on the nationally-vetted “Sex Can Wait” curriculum, and after-school programming focusing on physical fitness, nutrition, and life skills.

03Civic Engagement: Members provide in-school and after-school workshops using “Community Works” and “Road Map to Civic Engagement” curricula. Members assist students to plan six service projects throughout the academic year and educate students on the value of community involvement, volunteerism, and leadership.

Eligibility

Applicants to the AmeriCorps program must:

• Be 18 years or older (or 17 with written consent from parent or guardian);
• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident;
• Have a GED or high school diploma;
• Have experience working with students.

Requirements

• AmeriCorps application;
• Two references;
• Motivational statement;
• A minimum of 2-3 interviews.

Full-time Member Benefits

• $800 bi-monthly stipend;
• Health insurance;
• Educational award of $5,350 upon successful completion of the program.

Part-time Member Benefits

• $400 bi-monthly stipend;
• Educational award of $2,675 upon successful completion of the program.

Program Schedule

School Year:

• Full-time: Monday through Friday: 8:45 AM - 6:00 PM.
• Part-time: Monday through Thursday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Friday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
• Weekend events occur once per month and are a mandatory component of the program.

Summer:

• Full-time and part-time: Monday through Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (July through August).

All AmeriCorps members receive professional development training in: Tutoring, Lesson Planning, Database Entry, Classroom Management and Discipline, Emergency Preparedness, CPR and First Aid, Leadership Development, Volunteering, Community Development, and Job Search Skills.

How to Apply

You must apply on the AmeriCorps website. You may choose LAYC as your service location.

Contact

Questions? Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 202.319.2261 for details.