The Marshfield Clinic AmeriCorps Afterschool program places individuals with afterschool programs throughout northwestern Wisconsin to strengthen programming. Individuals serve as part of a case management team, working directly with at-risk, school-aged children. They provide homework assistance during the school year and organize physical activities and/or provide information on nutrition, personal/social skills or healthy active programming for the enrolled children.
During a typical day of service the member may initially report to the school where the youth preside during the day. While at school, the member may supervise a classroom of youth who need additional assistance with homework or other activities. Following the school day, the member reports to the afterschool program site, which may be at the school or another location in town. While there the member may chaperone youth during recreational times, coordinating sports or social activities. They will also provide direct support to the youth they case manage by giving homework assistance, talking with the parents of those youth, or sending updates home about progress being made. Members will build a “portfolio” for each youth, tracking success. The member will also coordinate and complete the youth’s enrollment into a database and conduct parent and teacher surveys throughout the year.
Period of Service:
Monday, September 11, 2017 – August 31, 2018. (End date is negotiable)
Benefits:
- $485.77 (gross before taxes) bi-weekly payroll for term of service
- Health insurance – option to enroll with premium paid in full for member only
- Childcare assistance (if qualified)
- $5,815 education award upon successful completion of the term of service
- Forbearance on qualified student loans and interest accrual payments while serving. (taxable)
- Work Experience and the development of highly sought job skills (initiative, interpersonal and intercultural communication, adaptability, collaboration and accountability)
- Networking for career placement at all levels of the organization served, with partner organizations and throughout the community
- Build value – in yourself and the position you serve. Organizations often hire members after their term of service because they know what they’ve invested in the member and what they will be receiving.
Required Orientation & Training (expenses covered):
- September 11 - 14, 2017
- January 3-5, 2017
What does it mean to serve?
Applicants must be willing to serve for the duration of the term of service (1700 hours minimum), averaging approximately 35-40 hours a week. Members must also be able to handle the financial commitment made by accepting the position. Applicants must be 19 years of age by September 11, 2017, possess a high school diploma or GED/HSED, and agree to and pass a criminal and Department of Motor Vehicles background checks.
To apply to be an AmeriCorps member, please contact Brian Blahnik at blahnik.brian@marshfieldclinic.org or call (715) 221-8403.
