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Summer Associate -School Readiness Champion
 
 
 
KidSpirit’s mission is to provide positive youth programming that helps children and young adults thrive. Through physical activity, science exploration, creative arts, and a strong social-emotional curriculum, KidSpirit serves youth ages 2–18. High school and college student staff deliver these experiences while participating in an experiential professional development program that prepares them to become confident leaders in the workforce. KidSpirit is one of the few summer programs in the Willamette Valley offering extended care options, and it invests 19 hours of high-quality pre-summer training to ensure safe, engaging, and equitable programming.
 
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Member Duties : Promote skill-building through KidSpirit’s curriculum in physical activity, STEM, creative arts, social-emotional learning and cooking. Help reduce physical and behavioral incidents by supporting prevention strategies and consistent routines. Build relationships with underserved and historically marginalized families to reduce barriers to participation. Participate in planning and assessment activities that help KidSpirit improve accessibility and break cycles of poverty. Strengthen systems that support long-term growth and sustainability of inclusive youth programming.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
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Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Uniforms provided and required . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring ,  Leadership ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Youth Development ,  General Skills ,  First Aid ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Education ,  Public Speaking ,  Medicine ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Computers/Technology ,  Social Services ,  Writing/Editing ,  Counseling ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Summer Associate -School Readiness Champion
Program Start/End Date
06/15/2026  -   08/21/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OREGON  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/01/2026  To  05/30/2026 
Contact Janet Swensen
2450 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis   OR   97331
5417375437
janet.swensen@oregonstate.edu
kidspirit.oregonstate.edu
Listing ID 129051

       

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