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MCC Daily Tribune

Help your community - be the greater good, while getting paid!

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Rochester AmeriCorps is currently accepting applications for 34 positions for the 2019-2020 term of service, which begins September 4, 2019 and ends August 9, 2020. Rochester AmeriCorps is an education-focused program with a mission to improve academic engagement, college and career readiness, and positive school climate for students in Rochester City Schools.

Essential member activities may include: contributing to extra-curricular and enrichment activities, providing academic and behavioral supports, supporting attendance initiatives, tutoring one-on-one or small groups, providing college and career preparation services, coordinating school and community events, and conducting outreach to parents and members of the Rochester community. Members are able to build meaningful relationships with students, staff, and administrators and contribute to a positive school climate.

Benefits of service include:

  • bi-weekly living allowance of $571 (pre-tax)
  • education award of $6,095
  • National Service Forbearance on qualified student loans
  • no cost health insurance
  • child care subsidy for dependents 12 and under
  • SNAP benefits
  • specialized training, and ongoing professional development and networking opportunities.

As stated by a program alumnus, "The positive impact on my life, both personally and professionally, is an experience I couldn't have gained anywhere else. Being a part of the community that is AmeriCorps... made me a better human being."

Create and submit an application using the my.americorps.gov site. Please visit the "Join Us" tab at our website, www.rochesteramericorps.org for step-by-step instructions on how to apply. Individuals may request a paper application by contacting the Rochester AmeriCorps office at rochesteramericorps@monroecc.edu

Qualified candidates should be available to serve full-time (40+ hours a week), have an interest in community service and/or volunteering, a strong work ethic, a desire to serve students in the Rochester City School District, and a willingness to learn and grow personally and professionally.

We will also be hosting in-person information sessions at the Downtown Campus of Monroe Community College on Wednesdays from 2 - 4pm starting on June 5th through August 14th (we will not be meeting on July 2nd) if you'd like to learn more and fill out an application in person. Join us at the beautiful Downtown Campus of Monroe Community College at 321 State Street, Floor 2, Room 200C. You can take the bus or park in lot AA Visitor parking spaces.

Attached Files:
how_to_apply_online_2019.pdf
InfoSheet_COLOR_2019.pdf

Rachael Marinelli Tachco
Rochester AmeriCorps
05/31/2019