Sitka, Alaska AmeriCorps Program _

Ameri Corps members commit to serving an average of 40 hours per week in roles such as tutors, mentors, outreach workers, and community organizers. Members reside in co‑housing dormitories with other members, sharing cooking and cleaning duties. They are encouraged to dedicate 10% of their service hours to activities outside their primary placement, which often includes involvement in local clubs, faith communities, support groups, and tribal communities.

Due to Alaska’s geography and logistics, a full‑time commitment for a year is required. Preference is given to applicants who are local to Alaska. Leadership development is a key component of the Sitka Ameri Corps program. Members undergo training with both Ameri Corps and their host site to enhance leadership skills, including self‑leadership, conflict resolution, and effective service delivery. Transportation is typically by foot or bicycle, as Sitka is a walkable city with centrally located housing and free public transportation.

Sitka Ameri Corps members support the community using a healing‑centered, culturally responsive program model. The focus is on forming developmental relationships through academic support, mentoring, mental health and life skills assistance, and enrichment activities, ultimately fostering youth resiliency and better long‑term outcomes. Members play a nurturing role within schools, serving as positive role models for at‑risk youth. Success in this role depends on effective communication with staff, flexibility, and good rain gear.

At the beginning of the member service year, the school counselor and faculty will identify a cohort of students who are struggling and at‑risk. The member will serve these students through the formation of developmental relationships in a variety of enrichment activities over the course of the school year. This member will serve intentionally to build resiliency in students by acting as a liaison between social service agencies and the school to provide wrap‑around service for at‑risk students.

The Ameri Corps members serving in the school district are embedded within the schools in a way that is unique and provides a nurturing role model for at‑risk youth that affects their lives in a meaningful way.

• Living Allowance
• Training
• Health Coverage
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

• Children/Youth

• Fine Arts/Crafts
• Team Work
• Community Organization
• Counseling
• Conflict Resolution
• Communications
• First Aid
• Writing/Editing
• Leadership
• Education
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Youth Development