Children's House

The Ameri Corps Out-of-School Program Support Member will serve with Children's Beach House to support youth development programming for children and families participating in after school, weekend camp, summer camp, and other out-of-school-time activities.

The member will work alongside Children's Beach House staff to create safe, structured, and engaging environments where youth can build confidence, strengthen social-emotional skills, develop positive relationships, and participate in meaningful enrichment activities. Responsibilities may include assisting with daily program activities, homework support, recreation, social-emotional learning, group activities, special events, and youth supervision.

The Ameri Corps member may also support program preparation, attendance tracking, family communication, community outreach, activity setup and cleanup, transportation coordination, and other operational needs that help programs run effectively. Members may assist with implementing Children's Beach House's Positive Youth Development approach, which focuses on decision-making, strengths, perseverance, leadership, reflection, and personal growth.

This service opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in youth development, education, social services, recreation, counseling, or community-based work. Members should be dependable, flexible, comfortable working with children, and committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment.

The Ameri Corps member will receive ongoing supervision, training, and opportunities to build professional skills while making a meaningful impact on children and families throughout Delaware.

Ameri Corps members will support our out-of-school-time programming by providing direct assistance to youth through mentoring, homework help, tutoring support, and positive relationship building. Members will help create a safe, and engaging environment where children can strengthen academic, social-emotional, and life skills. Responsibilities may include helping youth complete assignments, reinforcing reading and math, assisting with enrichment and recreational activities, and encouraging positive behavior and healthy decision-making.

Members will also assist staff with gathering and organizing program materials, preparing activity supplies, setting up and cleaning up program spaces, tracking participation, and helping prepare for activities, weekend camps, summer programming, and special events. Additional support may include assisting with community service projects, youth leadership activities, family engagement events, and other program needs.

Education award upon successful completion of service,Living Allowance,Training.