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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.

________________________________________ Position Summary 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. ________________________________________

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Member Duties : 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.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas

Children/Youth .

Skills

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

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Summary

Program Type:

Ameri Corps State / National

Program

Sitka, Alaska Ameri Corps Program

Program Start/End Date

08/01/2025 - 07/31/2026

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum:
None Maximum: 99

Program Locations ALASKA

Accepting Applications

From 05/22/2024 To 07/31/2026

Contact Sarah Lawrie

601 Halibut Point Rd

Sitka AK 99835

lawries

Listing 106895

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Government Administration

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