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Healthy Families for a Brighter Future
 
 
 
The Boys & Girls Club of Pharr-San Juan (BGCPSJ) is partnering with AmeriCorps to strengthen youth and family well-being across Hidalgo County, Texas. With 45 AmeriCorps members serving at Club sites, the program promotes Healthy Futures by addressing pressing health challenges facing children and families through nutrition education, fitness activities, parent workshops, and community health events. AmeriCorps members serve as role models, mentors, and facilitators, leading engaging lessons on healthy eating, organizing structured fitness activities, and supporting parents with tools to create healthier home environments. They also collaborate with schools, local agencies, and health providers to host events that connect families to vital resources and promote community-wide wellness. The program creates a lasting impact at multiple levels. For youth, members build knowledge, confidence, and resilience, equipping them with lifelong healthy habits and leadership skills. For families, workshops and events strengthen parental engagement, ensuring healthy practices extend beyond the Club and into homes. For communities, partnerships foster sustainable networks of support that expand access to health education and services. Members receive comprehensive training in youth development, nutrition, and health promotion, ensuring high-quality service and professional growth. Their contributions not only transform the lives of those they serve but also equip them with skills in leadership, education, and community engagement for their own futures. This initiative directly aligns with AmeriCorps’ Healthy Futures priority by advancing obesity prevention, increasing access to physical activity, and building community capacity to support long-term health. Together, BGCPSJ and AmeriCorps are investing in the next generation—ensuring that youth in Hidalgo County grow up safe, supported, and healthy, with the resilience to thrive in school, career, and life.
 
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Member Duties : AmeriCorps members at the Boys & Girls Club of Pharr-San Juan will serve as mentors and facilitators to promote healthy futures across Hidalgo County. Members will lead nutrition education lessons that teach children about balanced meals and smart food choices, and organize fitness activities such as sports, games, and wellness challenges to increase physical activity. They will engage parents through family workshops focused on healthy routines, meal planning, and wellness strategies, and coordinate community health events that connect families with resources and partners. Members will also model positive behaviors, support youth in building resilience and leadership skills, and create safe, engaging environments where children and families can thrive.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Uniforms provided and required ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  First Aid ,  Team Work . 
 
 
This program does not accept the AmeriCorps application. Please see the "To apply" box for contact information.


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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Healthy Families for a Brighter Future
Program Start/End Date
09/02/2025  -   08/10/2026
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  17    Maximum:  99
Program Locations TEXAS  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/01/2025  To  09/30/2025 
To apply :
Phone  9562252900
E-mail  sbarajas@pharrkids.org
Contact Stephanie Barajas
1110 S Stewart Rd
San Juan   TX   78589
9562252900
sbarajas@pharrkids.org
Listing ID 127422

       

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