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Alvernia University - Postsecondary Success - PACC
 
 
 
The Reading Collegiate Scholars Program (RCSP) is a program for high school students offered by Alvernia University in partnership with the Olivet Boys & Girls Club. The RCSP builds on the Franciscan mission of the University to provide a caring, values-based education to deserving students from the local community, especially first or second-generation college students. The program will begin to work with students during their 9th grade year and will follow them through high school graduation with the potential for admission and a full scholarship to Alvernia University. The RCSP will work with students and their families to enhance their success in high school and help families develop a familiarity with higher education that they may not be able to develop otherwise. High school students who are members of Olivet will be enrolled and have regular contact with Alvernia University students who will deliver the program to four different clubs throughout the City of Reading. Programming topics will include study skills, preparing for college while still in high school, vocational interest and academic major discussions, sessions with Admissions counselors and Student Financial Planning staff, as well as preparation for the SATs and ACTs. Visits to local college campuses, including Alvernia’s, will also be a part of the program, giving participants the opportunity to attend classes, talk with professors and current college students, and become comfortable in a college environment. Students who show interest in attending Alvernia and complete program requirements will have the opportunity to compete for up to 20 full scholarships sponsored by donors in the community. Pennsylvania Campus Compact (PACC) is an organization which offers statewide support for member institutions who sustain an environment, culture, and infrastructure for student civic and community engagement and campus/community partnerships.
 
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Member Duties : In addition to the design and implementation of the Reading Collegiate Scholars Program, the VISTA member will act as a liaison between Alvernia University and the Olivet Boys & Girls Club and will spend time interacting with Club Directors, program participants and families to get a sense of the topics that need to be addressed to adequately prepare high school students to achieve their post-secondary education goals. In addition, the VISTA member will focus on creating a college-positive volunteer training program for Alvernia University students, faculty and staff involved in the Reading Collegiate Scholars Program. The VISTA member will also be responsible for data collection and tracking to analyze for future program improvements and to ensure the sustainability of the Reading Collegiate Scholars Program. The VISTA member will also be part of the team at the Holleran Center for Community Engagement and will support University-wide Days of Service.
 
Program Benefits : Housing ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Partial Meal Plan, use of gym & library ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
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Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Computers/Technology ,  Counseling ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Writing/Editing ,  Recruitment ,  Communications ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Education ,  Youth Development ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Alvernia University - Postsecondary Success - PACC
Program Start/End Date
07/20/2014  -   07/24/2015
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA   Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City  
Languages
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  03/18/2014  To  05/15/2014 
Contact Jessica Umbenhauer
400 Saint Bernardine St
Reading   PA   19607
610-790-1923
jessica.umbenhauer@alvernia.edu
www.alvernia.edu/about/
Listing ID 53855

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