Chicago HOPES Kids - After School Support Member

Overview

Chicago HOPES for Kids supports children s education and empowerment through academic support, mentorship, and basic needs services. We have supported students experiencing homelessness academically for over a decade, serving over 325 students annually. Our program components include homework help, individualized literacy support, and enrichment activities, rooted in Social-Emotional Learning and trauma-informed practices. Programs operate 2-4 times a week, 2-2.5 hours per session, at various sites across Chicago throughout the year, following a semester schedule (Fall, Winter/Spring, Summer).

Programs are coordinated from our central office at 318 W. Adams St, Suite 600C, Chicago, IL 60606.

• 300-450-hour Corps Members serve 12-16 hours weekly in Fall and Spring/Summer semesters.
• Duties involve direct service at a program site Monday-Thursday, Friday morning virtual meetings, community outreach, and mandatory service days.
• Members are required to be at program sites 3-4 days a week with afternoon and early evening availability, serving on the designated program site s leadership team.
• On-site responsibilities include assisting with homework, individualized literacy support, conducting reading assessments, and supporting Site Coordinators in leading enrichment activities.

• Training
• Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Transportation Stipend
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

None

• Children/Youth
• Education
• Homelessness
• Community Outreach

• General Skills
• Community Organization
• Social Services
• Youth Development
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Education