2026 Chicago HOPES for Kids - After School Support Member
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Child Development/Support -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Child Development/Support
2026 Chicago HOPES for Kids
- After School Support Member
At Chicago HOPES for Kids, we dedicate ourselves to advancing children's education and empowerment by providing academic support, mentorship, and basic needs services. We have been supporting students experiencing homelessness academically for over a decade, and we proudly support over 325 students annually. Our three key program components include homework help, individual literacy support, and enrichment activities, all rooted in Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-informed practices.
Our programs, operating 2-4 times a week, 2-2 1/2 hours per session, are held at various sites across Chicago throughout the year, following a semester schedule. Programs include Fall (September to mid-December), Winter/Spring (January to end of May), and Summer (June to early August), all coordinated from our central office at 318 W. Adams St, Suite 600C, Chicago, IL 60606.
Member Duties: 100-hour Part-time Corps Members serve 5 hours weekly during the Spring 2026 semester ONLY. Duties involve direct service at a program site from Monday to Thursday, Friday morning virtual meetings, and community outreach. Members are required to be at the program site two days a week with afternoon and early evening availability, and serve 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.
Program Benefits:
Stipend, Training, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Living Allowance, Education award upon successful completion of service.
Terms:
None
Service Areas:
Education, Children/Youth, Homelessness, Community Outreach.
Skills:
Teaching/Tutoring, General Skills, Community Organization, Education, Team Work, Fine Arts/Crafts, Social Services, Youth Development.
Program Type:
Ameri Corps State / National
Program: 2026 Chicago HOPES for Kids
- After School Support Member
Program Start/End Date: 09/09/2026 - 12/31/2026
Work Schedule:
Part Time
Education level:
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement:
Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None
Program Locations: ILLINOIS Chicago
Languages:
English
Accepting Applications:
From 07/15/2026 To 09/01/2026
Contact:
Jen Harden-Finn
318 W. Adams St, Chicago, IL 60606
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www.chicagohopesforkids.org
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