AmeriCorps Community Based Position Details Documents needed to enroll: Government Issued Photo ID, Signed Social Security Card, US Birth Certificate or another form of Proof of Citizenship. AmeriCorps Community Based Position Details Service Site Location(s): Weed and Seed Program

• South Side and Siverly Program Sites Mission is to help plan seeds for positive choices and growth with youth in after school programs in addition to supporting with community service projects during week.

AmeriCorps Responsibilities:

(in addition to host site service) Plan and implement service-learning projects for students at host sites or in communities Attend monthly member meetings Complete virtual training to amplify service abilities Participate in National Service Days and planned events Create a service portfolio and track and report service outcomes Serve as an ambassador in your neighborhood and community Participate in a virtual pre-service training prior to serving at assigned host site Tentative Schedule through June 2027: Monday though Thursday

• 10:30 AM
• 6:30 PM Friday
• 8 :30 AM
• 4:00 PM May include a few weekend days during the term of service for special service projects or activities promoting civic engagement.

Monthly Pretax Living Allowance:

1300 Hour Term

• $2,600.00 gross monthly (37 weeks) 900 Hour Term
• $1,860.

00 gross monthly (34 weeks)

Definition of Living Allowance:

money distributed to individuals to meet basic living needs. Living allowance is not considered money earned as during employment. Members are not classified as employees. Therefore members are not subject to employee benefits or eligible for unemployment. A living allowance may not affect other benefits such as social security, retirement, or other assistance benefits.

Term Education Award:

1300 Hour Term

• $5,176.50 900 Hour Term
• $3,697.

50 The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is offered to individuals who complete a term of service and can be used to pay for a range of education/training expenses.

Examples include:

repaying qualified student loans, future tuition payments, skill training programs and more. You can earn up to 2 Full Time Education awards while serving up to 4 service terms. Other Benefits for

Full Time Members Loan Deferment & Interest Forbearance:

Individuals in approved AmeriCorps positions are eligible for forbearance for most federally guaranteed student loans. In addition, interest payments that accrue during service may be eligible for repayment by AmeriCorps. Generally, the Trust pays all interest for members serving full time who complete their term of service.

Health Care :

Individual Health Care for those not currently covered received while serving in AmeriCorps. No Cost to

Member Childcare:

Provided to those who are income eligible in order to cover the cost of childcare AmeriCorps members serving in community based programs could participate in any of the following activities: Provide a safe haven and homework help for students through before and after school and/or summer programs, Plan and implement one-on-one or small group activities for at-risk students to promote healthy, positive social interactions and self-confidence, improve behavior, and decrease disciplinary issues. Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, serving as a role model to encourage character building habits and important social and life skills Assist with maintaining a clean and safe environment for children through facility preparation, and ongoing and after program upkeep Encourage good eating habits by assisting with the preparation and serving of nutritious meals and snacks during the implementation of program activities Increase parent/family involvement by planning and implementing activities and creating outreach materials that engage families in children and youth development Collaborate with agency staff to monitor youth progress using written evaluations, observation notes, and/or other site-specific tools and protocols Additional activities could be assigned by the host site and will be provided on the member's service description upon acceptance. To learn more about AmeriCorps and the benefits visit the National Recruitment website at https://americorps.gov/serve This program operates its program subject to the nondiscrimination requirements. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, or military service.. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. In addition to filing a complaint with local and state agencies that are responsible for resolving discrimination complaints, you may bring a complaint to the attention of AmeriCorps.