UAG Mentor; Reduced

United Advocacy Group and the Greater Bridgeton Area Ameri Corps Mentoring and STEAM Program seeks highly motivated individuals to serve children and families of the Greater Bridgeton Area. The program will seek to assist students who live in the part of New Jersey with the lowest education attainment rates in the state. Ameri Corps Members will be integral in mentoring and tutoring children, assisting families with college planning and financial decisions, and facilitating family and student action plans to help achieve educational attainment.

Members will work alongside the Ameri Corps Program Director as well as community leaders to achieve the goals of the program. Members serve in various initiative of the United Advocacy Group, as well as partner schools, to provide direct service to the children and families seeking assistance with educational attainment. This Ameri Corps position does not duplicate or displace staff of agency or service site.

Possible adjustments to the schedule can be made to see fit to the COVID pandemic. Service Responsibilities Will Include Parts of the Following Assist the Teachers with the instruction of the STEAM and Project-Based Learning classes. To include: attendance at classes (teacher will always be present), helping students with their projects, learning the material to enable effective tutoring. Assist with tutoring services in core academic subjects (tutoring will occur four days per week).

Assist students with the development of written student action plans focused on educational attainment. Keep regular contact with Guidance Counselors and Parents/Guardians to monitor action plan progress of the students.

Assist with tutoring services in SAT/ACT and Accuplacer preparation. Assist students with the college application process which includes helping the students with applications, essays, FAFSA, and keeping track of deadlines. Assist disconnected youth with finding appropriate pathways to complete secondary and post-secondary degrees. Assist students and parents in creating financial plans which includes the FAFSA process and evaluating education funding options.

Participate in case management meeting to discuss the children and families served to develop ideas about how to address concerns. Engage students and participate in service learning projects, particularly on national service days;
Organize and lead service opportunities in the community. THIS IS FOR OUR REDUCED FULL TIME 1200 HOUR/YEAR POSITION.

• Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .

• Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .

• Community Outreach , Education , Children/Youth .

• Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Fine Arts/Crafts , Community Organization , Counseling , Youth Development , Public Speaking , Team Work .

Ameri Corps State / National

UAG Ameri Corps Mentor (Reduced Full Time) 1200hrs

09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Part Time

High school diploma/GED

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

NEW JERSEY Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

English

From 05/02/2026 To 08/12/2027

Jamayra Castro

40 E Commerce St

Bridgeton NJ 08302

info@unitedadvocacygroup.org