Boys & Girls Club of Woburn Community Engagement Coordinator - SCI AmeriCorps Member

Woburn MA

12 July, 2022

9:59 AM

Description

The SCI AmeriCorps program supports youth success by connecting young people with the relationships, experiences, and resources they need to succeed. Members implement volunteer outreach and capacity building activities that increase volunteer participation, and provide leadership training and community service opportunities for youth. Since 2007, SCI AmeriCorps members have served at various host sites in northeastern Massachusetts that are aligned with the mission of Social Capital Inc. (SCI). SCI AmeriCorps is currently looking for candidates to fill positions for a 1700-hour service term from September 2022 to June 2023. In addition to supporting the capacity building of the host site, the goal is to empower youth to positively impact their communities and build their social capital through collaboration with peers and adults while developing leadership skills. HOST SITE OPPORTUNITY ─ James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn At James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn (Club), the SCI AmeriCorps member will: Participate fully in all SCI AmeriCorps orientations and trainingsHelp realize Club’s mission to inspire youth to find their greatnessExpand and provide the service opportunities of Club through direct youth programming, activities and organizational projectsCollaborate on how Club recruits, trains, onboards and offers opportunities to volunteers allowing for greater engagement and support of special events, programming, etc.Complete a Social Capital Youth Project for Club’s youth enrichment programming REQUIREMENTS Able to commit to Full-Time service in local communities with diverse residentsEffective communication skills to conduct community outreach (written and verbal)Strong work ethic, collaboration, and time management skillsAvailability to serve in-person for some or all service activities BENEFITS Receive a Taxable Stipend up to $23,000/year, paid bi-weeklyEarn a Federal Education Award worth up to $6,495 upon successful completion of service40-hour SCI Member Professional Development Certificate Program: professional development training in Volunteer Management, Building Social Capital, Community Outreach, Youth Development, Project Management, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)Eligible for Free Healthcare at a no-cost premiumCan receive Student Loan Forbearance during active service Submit your application through the form at bit.ly/servewithsci.  Please contact our Program Director with any questions at [email protected] or visit https://socialcapitalinc.org/a...