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Academic Advocates for Summer Learning
 
 
 
MCCOY is seeking high energy individuals who are passionate about helping children learn during the summer months by serving as Summer Learning Associates in community based summer youth programs. As the capacity building intermediary for central Indiana’s youth agencies, MCCOY supports the over 180 programs that are funded by the members of the Summer Youth Program Fund, a coalition of local funders who provide over $3 million each summer to help provide high quality summer programs for children where they can learn new skills, be engaged with caring adults in a safe environment, and have opportunities for new experiences like sports, drama, and music. One emphasis of the Fund has been to help programs combat the “summer slide”, a loss of academic progress in both math and reading, which is prevalent among children who live in poverty. Member Duties As an Americorps VISTA summer associate, you will work under the supervision and guidance of community based youth agency staff to provide fun, hands on learning activities, especially in reading and math that will both prevent summer learning loss and promote academic growth. In addition, you will have the chance to have fun experiences that build social, interpersonal, and leadership skills of the children with whom you work while also serving as an unofficial mentor and role model for children ages 6—12. Many of these children have little exposure to someone pursuing higher education with clear career goals. Your sharing your experience of college might be the trigger for them to pursue their dreams. This position comes with a guarantee: you will have a summer experience you won’t soon forget. This is an 8 week commitment from June 5---July 30, 2017. The schedule is 40 hours a week, Monday---Friday.
 
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Member Duties : Members will work in concert with youth agency staff to provide young people with academic programming, including the use of computer and web-based learning, that build reading, writing, and mathematics skills. Members will also share in field trips, enhancement activities, sports, and arts/crafts activities--all the sorts of activities that make for a memorable and valuable summer experience. In essence, members will become part of the valuable program that offers direction and support to developing youth people. Member will work 40 hour weeks, generally from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with groups of children and youth ages 6-13 in an active, gfast paced environment.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Public Safety ,  Technology ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Education ,  Leadership ,  Youth Development ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Public Speaking ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Academic Advocates for Summer Learning
Program Start/End Date
06/05/2017  -   07/30/2017
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations INDIANA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/06/2017  To  05/01/2017 
Contact John Brandon
1375 W 16th St
Indianapolis   IN   46202
317-921-1288
john.brandon@mcoyouth.org
www.mccoyouth.org
Listing ID 53490

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