DIAL​/SELF AmeriCorps Program; DSAP – Program Coordinator

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DIAL/SELF Ameri Corps Members build relationships with young people and support them in developing skills, connection, and confidence in their learning. They use activities such as arts & music, restorative circles, alternative learning, and collaborative coaching. They create opportunities for young people to set goals, drive their own solutions, make decisions, learn by doing, and grow. For a view of what this looks like, check us out on Instagram:

Established in 1996, DIAL/SELF Ameri Corps partners with area youth-serving agencies and schools to create unique full-time service opportunities throughout the river valley of Western Massachusetts. We serve a geographic area that spans from Greenfield to Springfield, from rural to urban settings.

For 10 months each academic year, DIAL/SELF Ameri Corps Members have roles that include

• building Developmental Relationships
• supporting skill-development and social-emotional learning
• amplifying youth leadership and restorative practices
• designing creative approaches to learning
• encouraging young peoples' autonomy, belonging, and confidence in themselves as learners.

Members meet young people where they're at and support them to get where they want to go.

The DIAL/SELF Ameri Corps program has three core elements:

• On-site direct service with young people
• Community team service projects
• Weekly workshops covering topics such as: youth work best practices, arts in learning, motivational interviewing, conflict resolution, restorative circles & practices, positive youth development, multiple intelligences, fostering belonging, civic engagement, healing-centered engagement, life after Ameri Corps, and asset-based community development.

How DIAL/SELF Members Benefit

In return for 1700 hours of service (completed in 10 months), DIAL/SELF Members:

• Earn a compensation package of up to $28,395
  , including personal/sick days. This includes a stipend of up to $21,000 and Segal Education Award of up to $7,395. The Education Award can be used to pay for pre-existing student loans or future education.
• Members receive free health care and child care as needed.
• Members can opt to forebear their student loan repayment during their service. Any interest that accrues during that 10 months will be paid by National Service Trust.
• Gain practical experience and build leadership skills that transfer across careers and vocations, particularly those related to education, youth work, the arts, nonprofits, social work and community work.
• Participate in a supportive learning community that challenges Members to build on their strengths and put their values into practice.

Wise note: the living stipend should not impact DTA benefits the way an increase in typical employment income might.

DIAL/SELF encourages people of all backgrounds and identities to apply! DIAL/SELF makes reasonable accommodations for service and interviews.

DIAL/SELF Ameri Corps is now accepting applications for Ameri Corps Members for the  service year.
Apply Here! to Join for August, 2025 - June 2026. Please include two references using This Reference Form.

The DIAL/SELF Ameri Corps Program Cooridnator is Paul Gerlitz. Paul can be reached  or

Illustrating collaboration and positive youth development:
Andrea, Jackie, Marina and Kaleb

Special Note
: DIAL/SELF Ameri Corps could not exist without our incredible network of partner schools and organizations throughout the Connecticut River Valley.

New in 2019,
DIAL/SELF Ameri Corps partnered with the UMass Amherst Upward Bound program to create a 10-member intensive residential Summer Corps in support of Upward Bound's Summer Leadership Academy. Please contact us for more details.

DIAL/SELF Ameri Corps serves the communities of Western Massachusetts in partnership with the Massachusetts Service Alliance and Ameri Corps. Thank you!

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