Choice Program at UMBC

Choice's Ameri Corps Members mentor young people. Ameri Corps Members support the organization’s efforts to
1) disentangle young people from the youth legal system;
2) improve well-being through goal creation and attainment; and
3) increase economic opportunities for young people through vocational training. Ameri Corps Members assist youth by planning and hosting activities including community service, job readiness training, cultural enrichment, and educational support; they also connect youth and families to external resources. Choice is a placement site for Ameri Corps, a national direct service program, through the Governor's Office of Service and Volunteerism.

Ameri Corps Members complete a pre-determined number of hours during their term of service with the organization. Service sites are located throughout central Maryland:
Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties. Choice utilizes an anti-racist, community-based, family-centered approach to promote high quality outcomes for young people and families. We engage in a collaborative process of service where young people set goals for themselves and are held accountable by supportive adults along the way. The program’s approach to youth development is grounded in applied critical race theory and culturally responsive, trauma-informed practices.

Choice strives to become an anti-racist organization grounded in several core values: holistic development, belief in humans, and youth-centeredness. While Choice's institutional home is at UMBC's The Shriver Center;
Ameri Corps Members' served in local communities.

Coordinate and implement age-appropriate activities for young people and families. Activities may include, but are not limited to, educational, vocational, enrichment, cultural, recreational, and leadership workshops. Document youth progress. Learn and maintain knowledge of community-based resources to connect young people and their families to needed services. Participate in Choice-wide events (such as approximately 60 hours of training and learning opportunities)

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living Allowance
• Training

• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours

• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Education

• Communications
• Community Organization
• Education
• Leadership
• Youth Development
• General Skills
• Team Work

Ameri Corps State / National

The Choice Program at UMBC

08/15/2025 - 08/15/2028

Part Time

High school diploma/GED

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

MARYLAND Washington/Baltimore

From 08/15/2025 To 08/15/2028

Julius Scott
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore MD 21250

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