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Jewish Renaissance Foundation / STEP-UP
 
 
 
Established in 1996, the Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) is a non-profit organization that currently serves more than 6,000 people in Middlesex County each year by providing support services in the areas of community development, youth and family services, employment training, education, childcare, and healthcare services. In collaboration, the JRF and AmeriCorps Program work together to place service-oriented individuals at various social service organizations within Middlesex County to work towards the ultimate goal of fighting poverty and improving the overall wellbeing of the community. Service Description: The Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) AmeriCorps STEP-UP Program is responsible for implementing monthly life skills workshops that focus on personal and professional growth for students enrolled in the STEP-UP program at the AUL Charter High School. While functioning as an AmeriCorps Program Associate, the member will have the opportunity to directly support student success. Central to the AUL Charter High School and to the work done at the JRF is the desire for students to enjoy learning, obtain a positive social network, become resourceful, and maintain high academic standards for themselves. The Program Associate serves in the school alongside school staff to ensure that program needs are met with the safety and success of the service recipients in mind. Terms of Service: This is 900 hour (minimum) service position, which is approximately 15-20 hrs/week, for a full year of service (9/15/2017 – 9/15/2018). Throughout your term, you will receive a living allowance up to $6,686 (total), which is paid in biweekly installments. You will also be eligible for loan forbearance and interest payment for qualifying student loans. Successful completion of a 900 hour term will result in an Education Award of $2,887, which will be held in trust and is payable to qualifying institutions of higher education and/or loan companies.
 
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Member Duties : • Ensure students are educated about the college and financial processes to support them in both attending and successfully transitioning into college by facilitating preparation workshops. • Coordinate and oversee the SAT Prep Course, which includes a pre- and post-test practice day. • Collaborate with AUL Charter High School guidance counselors to ensure students’ college readiness and access to college by providing personalized college, career and financial aid service information to STEP-UP students. • Supervise the peer mediation program operations. • Serve full-time hours (June & July) to train high school students on becoming Camp Counselors.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Counseling ,  Communications ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Youth Development ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Recruitment ,  Education ,  Computers/Technology ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Jewish Renaissance Foundation / STEP-UP
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2018  -   12/31/2021
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW JERSEY  
Languages
Spanish
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/01/2018  To  04/01/2019 
Contact Tawayna Bailey
Jewish Renaissance Foundation
Perth Amboy   NJ   08861
7323242114
Tawayna.Bailey@jrfnj.org
www.jrfnj.org/what_we_d
Listing ID 70266

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