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2026 Summer Associates- Elev8 Freedom School
 
 
 
The Freedom School Summer Program at Elev8 Baltimore is a culturally responsive summer learning experience focused on literacy, youth leadership, and community building. Rooted in the seven principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba), the program supports elementary and middle school students through engaging literacy instruction, enrichment activities, and opportunities to explore identity, collective responsibility, and leadership. The VISTA Learning Coach plays a key capacity-building role by supporting program preparation, implementation, and closeout. During training, the VISTA builds knowledge of the Freedom School model, positive youth engagement, social emotional learning, and family engagement strategies. Throughout the five-week summer program, the VISTA supports literacy and enrichment activities, facilitates small-group discussions, and helps implement interactive, culturally affirming learning experiences. The service term culminates in a final Freedom School project and community service activity. In the final week, the VISTA contributes to program closeout by assisting with student data collection, end-of-program documentation, and staff reflection and planning. These efforts help Elev8 Baltimore strengthen future Freedom School programming and school-year extended learning opportunities. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to support youth development, strengthen community-centered education, and build sustainable program practices that extend beyond a single summer.
 
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Member Duties : VISTA member will support literacy and enrichment sessions. The member will assist with independent reading, read-alouds, project-based learning, and enrichment activities designed to strengthen student engagement and leadership development. The VISTA will facilitate small-group discussions and reflective activities that support student identity development, collective responsibility, self-determination, and leadership. The member will assist with interactive learning experiences such as journaling, collaborative projects, and storytelling. The VISTA will support field trips, enrichment activities, and a community service project that centers youth voice and provides scholars with opportunities to address real community needs. VISTA will assist with student data collection, contribute to end-of-program documentation, and participate in staff reflection and planning activities.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Leadership ,  Public Speaking ,  Education ,  Communications ,  Youth Development ,  General Skills ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2026 Summer Associates- Elev8 Freedom School
Program Start/End Date
06/15/2026  -   08/09/2026
Work Schedule Summer
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MARYLAND   Washington/Baltimore  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/01/2026  To  05/22/2026 
Contact Keshawn Golson
844 Roundview Rd
Baltimore   MD   21225
443-879-3426
www.elev8baltimore.org
Listing ID 129150

       

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