AmeriCorps Student Success Program

Ameri Corps enables people to contribute to the betterment of their community while gaining excellent experience, receiving a regular living allowance, and earning an education award to help pay for college tuition. Ameri Corps members in the Student Success Program provide one-on-one support for students at their assigned schools. The overall goal is to help students feel more excited about school and learning, gain confidence, and improve school performance.

Ameri Corps members receive excellent training and support as they gain marketable skills and experience and prepare for a lifetime of meaningful contributions. Ameri Corps service can often fulfill internship credit through their college or university as they pursue degrees in education, social work, family studies, and other related fields.

Member responsibilities vary depending on the needs of the school where they serve but all members provide one‑on‑one support to increase the success of a caseload of specific students identified by the school/district. Responsibilities and duties may include any or all of the following:

• Promoting student attendance and implementing improvement strategies
• Providing or arranging for one‑on‑one tutoring and other academic supports
• Promoting and providing social emotional learning support
• Connecting students and families with community resources to help meet basic needs
• Enhancing school‑family connections and assisting with home visits as needed
• Helping students set and achieve weekly goals so they can take ownership of their academic and behavioral progress
• Recruiting and training volunteers to assist with one‑on‑one tutoring, mentoring or school events that focus on literacy, career and college options, family involvement, etc.

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

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

• Children/Youth
• Education

• Counseling
• Education
• Leadership
• Youth Development
• Team Work