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Project Opportunity AmeriCorps *State
 
 
 
Girl Scouts of Northern IL (GSNI) is about cultivating confident girls through a variety of experiences to make a difference in the world! This position is a volunteer opportunity with living allowance and is responsible for bringing Girl Scout programming to under-served girls who may be struggling academically through Project Opportunity in AURORA, DEKALB, CARPENTERSVILLE, ELGIN (U46), FREEPORT, STERLING, BOONE COUNTY, MCHENRY COUNTY and WINNEBAGO COUNTY. There is a living allowance and Education Award associated with the status of your membership. AmeriCorps Members will give programming based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) in weekly, hour-long sessions at multiple sites. This programming will help girls develop a strong sense of self and improve academic attitudes. As a Member you will help identify additional populations of under-served girls, identify partners and connect with them for collaborations and recruit new volunteers from local communities to help.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : During the school year, work with groups of girls on a weekly basis, meeting for up to 34 weeks. Summer outreach sessions will be 6 – 11 weeks. Help identify populations of under-served girls. Help identify partners and connect with them for collaborations. Recruit volunteers to help with Project Opportunity. Deliver programming based on the GSLE in weekly, hour-long sessions at multiple sites. You will have to accurately submit paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Environment ,  Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Veterans ,  Education ,  Entrepreneur/Business . 
 
Skills :
Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Education ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Counseling ,  Communications ,  Youth Development ,  Recruitment ,  Social Services ,  General Skills ,  Computers/Technology ,  Veterans ,  Public Speaking ,  Leadership ,  Writing/Editing ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Environment ,  First Aid . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Project Opportunity AmeriCorps *State
Program Start/End Date
08/08/2017  -   12/31/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations ILLINOIS   Chicago  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/08/2017  To  12/31/2018 
Contact Joselyn Taylor
N/A
Sugar Grove   IL   60554
8153548739
jtaylor@girlscoutsni.org
girlscoutsni.org
Listing ID 76142

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