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After attending a series of trainings you will serve in one classroom at your school site for 18 hours per week during the hours of Monday-Thursday 8:00-1:00 or Monday-Friday 8:30-12:30. You will work with the classroom teacher to plan and implement literacy activities throughout the day with the students. You will be required to collect assessment and attendance data to report to Project BEAR and attend two "Monthly In-Service Days".

Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District is offering 12 AmeriCorps positions in the Central Ohio Collaborative for Conservation. The Central Ohio Collaborative for Conservation partners with 6 agencies in central Ohio where AmeriCorps Members will be placed, to improve local ecosystems and increase resilience against climate change. These partners include: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, Friends of the Olentangy Watershed, Grange Audubon Center, Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Stratford Ecological Center.
This is a national service program with a living stipend and other benefits for individuals wanting to gain more experience and serve their community. Members will serve 1700 hours over a period of one year.

General duties:
• Assisting with a variety of natural resources related data collection for partners and the District.
• Field work including but not limited to: invasive species removal, tree planting, stream and litter cleanup.
• Assisting outreach staff to provide information and education at weekend events.
• Assist with host site projects.

Qualifications:
• Must be at least 17 years of age by their start date on October 1, 2023.
• Must have a HS Diploma or GED certificate.
• Members must be able to pass a criminal, FBI, and DMV background check (Note: having a background does not automatically exclude them from membership).
• Members must accept the position as a full-time priority and be able to complete 1700 hours of service.
• The ability to safely traverse and navigate through rough and brushy terrain with ticks and poison ivy in the summer heat while carrying GPS equipment is required.
• Able to demonstrate some knowledge of or an appreciation for natural resource conservation.
• Able to secure transportation to and from work and events.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Familiarity with popular computer software (including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, and Publisher).
• Able to take direction and respond positively to feedback.

Benefits:
• Living stipend of up to $20,400 for the service year.
• An education award of $6,895 for a completed term of service to be used to pay student loans or for future education.
• Student Loan deferment and interest forbearance while in service.
• Childcare assistance available to full-time members, based on household income eligibility.
• Basic individual health, dental and vision insurance available to full-time members.

Application:
• Please learn more and apply through AmeriCorps.gov. Alternatively, you can notify us of interest at administrator@franklinswcd.org with a statement of interest and summary of qualifications and we can help qualified applicants through the process. Selection of candidates will begin on August 17th. Position will remain open until filled.

Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District is offering 12 AmeriCorps positions in the Central Ohio Collaborative for Conservation. The Central Ohio Collaborative for Conservation partners with 6 agencies in central Ohio where AmeriCorps Members will be placed, to improve local ecosystems and increase resilience against climate change. These partners include: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, Friends of the Olentangy Watershed, Grange Audubon Center, Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Stratford Ecological Center.
This is a national service program with a living stipend and other benefits for individuals wanting to gain more experience and serve their community. Members will serve 1700 hours over a period of one year.

General duties:
• Assist in developing and implementing environmental education programs.
• Assist in developing and distributing outreach materials for public, local government, and business.
• Assist conservation staff with occasional field projects such as tree planting and invasive removal.
• Work with volunteers at your host site to do environmental stewardship projects.
• Assist with host site events.

Qualifications:
• Must be at least 17 years of age by their start date on October 1, 2023
• Must have a HS Diploma or GED certificate.
• Members must be able to pass a criminal, FBI, and DMV background check (Note: having a background does not automatically exclude them from membership).
• Members must accept the position as a full-time priority and be able to complete 1700 hours of service.
• The ability to safely traverse and navigate through rough and brushy terrain with ticks and poison ivy in the summer heat while carrying GPS equipment is required.
• Able to demonstrate some knowledge of or an appreciation for natural resource conservation.
• Able to secure transportation to and from work and events.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Familiarity with popular computer software (including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, and Publisher).
• Able to take direction and respond positively to feedback.

Benefits:
• Living stipend of up to $20,400 for the service year.
• An education award of $6,895 for a completed term of service to be used to pay student loans or for future education.
• Student Loan deferment and interest forbearance while in service.
• Childcare assistance available to full-time members, based on household income eligibility.
• Basic individual health, dental and vision insurance available to full-time members.

Application:
• Please learn more and apply through AmeriCorps.gov. Alternatively, you can notify us of interest at administrator@franklinswcd.org with a statement of interest and summary of qualifications and we can help qualified applicants through the process. Selection of candidates will begin on August 17th. Position will remain open until filled.

Now hiring for fall!

Are you interested in making a difference in young people's lives? Join AmeriCorps Mentors for Success to serve as a positive role model and provide much-needed school-based mentoring for middle or high-school students right here in Columbus, Ohio! Mentors are placed in one middle or high school building or other community setting for the fall, where they will provide 1 on 1 mentoring for students who are experiencing attendance/truancy issues and/or students who could use some social-emotional support.

Serve with AmeriCorps (term is September 1, 2031 - May 31, 2024), earn a monthly stipend payment ($1,350/month) and an Education Award (up to $3,447.50) to help repay student loans or pay toward tuition costs!

AmeriCorps Mentors for Success Members receive excellent training at the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, prior to the start of their service in schools.

If you have a talent for building relationships and an interest in encouraging struggling students to pursue their goals, Mentors for Success is the right team for you.

Members must commit to the entire service period (see dates above), and must be available to serve 30 hours/week during that time frame.

A teaching license is not required for this position, all training is provided.

To apply, submit application and cover letter through Indeed.com. For questions, call Ally Harris at 614-542-4177.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1,350 per month + $3,447.50 education award

AmeriCorps VISTAs are national service members that perform indirect service at local organizations, such as recruiting volunteers, building program curriculums, fundraising and grant writing, connecting communities with resources, and creating sustainability within their agencies. As part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps VISTA provides an opportunity for individuals to gain professional experience while contributing to long-lasting solutions to the problems of poverty and inequity in local communities.

The Ohio Association of Foodbanks has operated one of Ohio’s largest AmeriCorps VISTA programs since 2006. Through our AmeriCorps VISTA program, ShareCorps, you can find a one-year, full-time position focused on creating meaningful change for people living at or near poverty.

Interested in making a lasting impact? Join us as we expand access to the most integral form of medicine: nutritious food. Be at the cutting edge of the Hunger and Health movement!

The Ohio Association of Foodbanks has available Hunger and Health AmeriCorps VISTA positions at 20 locations throughout Ohio.

Benefits of your service include:

If you want to be on the forefront of the future of food security, health, and wellbeing, and you have an interest in leading coalitions and community organizations toward systemic change, we want you on our team!

Learn more about AmeriCorps VISTA national service and submit your application to available positions today. To view available position listings and apply, visit this link.