AmeriCorps State and National

AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL

AmeriCorps State and National members commit anywhere from 100 to 1,700 hours, generally 3 to 12 months, and can engage in direct services and/or capacity-building activities. State and National members focus on a variety of areas to effect change in the communities they serve:

• Youth Development • Community Development • Energy and Conservation • Native American Affairs • Health and Nutrition • Workforce Development • Legal Assistance • Veterans and

Military Families

Having AmeriCorps members involved in afterschool and summer programs can bring unique experiences and vantage points that can enrich students’ lives, help students develop new perspectives, and inspire creativity.

AmeriCorps members serving in education-centered programs can help identify and recruit youth to provide resources and increase academic performance. They can provide instruction, valuable one-on-one tutoring and mentoring sessions, and work to increase college readiness by assisting with college fairs, test preparation, financial aid, college tours, and wraparound family support.

AmeriCorps members serving in community development capacities can provide health education workshops, interventions, and extracurricular activities. They promote sustainability and conservation in the communities they serve.

AmeriCorps members placed with organizations addressing food accessibility help grow and distribute food throughout the school year including summer when children do not have access to meals provided by schools.

Overall, AmeriCorps State and National members can have a direct positive impact on a young person’s life.

AMERICORPS STATE & NATIONAL

MEMBERS CAN HAVE A DIRECT

POSITIVE IMPACT ON A YOUNG

PERSON’S LIFE.

Case Study Example of Afterschool State and National Members

Aspire! Afterschool Learning provides afterschool and summer programs in Arlington, Virginia for low-income children in grades 3-5 who are at-risk of falling in the achievement gap. Aspire! Afterschool uses AmeriCorps State and National members to implement student enrichment activities and provide parent and community outreach.

AmeriCorps members are assigned to five public elementary afterschool sites to help students with homework assignments and provide reading support to English Language Learners. During parent workshops, AmeriCorps members provide resources and share ideas to help address challenges and strengthen community relationships.

Aspire! has hosted AmeriCorps members for nine years, and for the past four years, more than 90% of Aspire! students have improved their reading level.

The Providence Children’s Museum in Rhode Island hosts AmeriCorps State and National members to deliver STEM learning experiences for children in out-ofschool time programs. In partnership with local Boys and Girls Clubs, AmeriCorps members deliver museum activities to over 250 students in grades 2-4.

Members serve as museum educators and run play-based programming to develop a growth mindset and increased knowledge of math concepts. AmeriCorps members develop strategies for family involvement and community engagement in the museum, local parks, neighborhood libraries, and head start programs.

The Providence Children’s Museum has hosted an AmeriCorps program since 1997 and service members have instilled a lifetime love of learning in children who would otherwise have limited exposure to the museum’s educational experiences.

After-School All-Stars in Washington, D.C. (and other locations across the country) is one of the largest school-based afterschool providers in the country. They provide STEM activities, visual and performing arts, and college and career readiness to 6-8th grade students. The mission of the After-School All-Stars is to provide students with a safe space and help them succeed in school and life.

AmeriCorps State and National members help students develop academic plans and service-learning projects. AmeriCorps members provide small group mentoring and tutoring services. They provide educational support on robotics, video game production, and coding activities to increase students’ skills and interest in STEM careers.

WINGS for Kids is an afterschool program that teaches youth from low-income rural communities skills in behavior management, decision-making, and building healthy relationships. WINGS uses a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum with AmeriCorps State and National members carrying out programming for three hours per day, five days per week. State and National members provide small group mentoring and engage students in lessons, activities, and games that increase selfreflection and self-awareness.

Program outcomes show that WINGS participants receive 51% fewer office referrals than non-WINGS students and have a 6% absence rate compared to 16% nationally.