ONE YEAR -TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE,
ONE CHANCE -TO MAKE YOUR MARK,
ONE EXPERIENCE -to CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
JOIN
United Way of Ponca city/AMERICORPS
Copy of
Certified Birth Certificate and Photo ID must be supplied with
application.
Background Check and Drug Test required before final placement.
High school diploma, GED, GED Equivalency or agree to receive GED during service
year.
Demonstrate high level of maturity and a strong interest in working with a
diverse group of youth and parents.|
Ability to commit to and participate in, special projects on at least one
Saturday a month.
Possess desire to be a team player.
WHAT YOU GIVE……
Dedication to completing a minimum of
1700 hours of full time service
– Or –
900 hours of part
time service, during a program year
– Or –
300 hours of minimum
service for an education award only benefit.
WHAT YOU DO…….
You will help enhance
educational outcomes and life opportunities for children and their families.
AmeriCorps members serve at 15 different sites, providing tutoring, mentoring
and outreach services to children and their families. Members create and
implement academically-enriched after school and summer programming and serve as
community leaders, coordinating community events and facilitating partnerships
designed to enhance the quality of life available to all.
WHAT YOU GET…..
Members receive
training and leadership development opportunities and forbearance of
government-guaranteed student loans
Full time 1700 hrs. member
benefits:
Monthly living allowance: Gross stipend of $908 per month (454.00 per pay period
before taxes) a total of $10,900 for the year. Paid health insurance and
childcare assistance if income-eligible and provider approved. Education
Award: $4,725.00
Part time 900 hrs.
member benefits:
Monthly living allowance: Gross stipend of $480 per month (240 per pay period
before taxes) a total of $5,770.00 for the year.
NO
Health insurance or childcare assistance provided. Education Award: $2,362.50
Minimum time 300 hrs.
benefit- Education Award Only: $1,000
All Education
Awards are dispensed following successful completion of service year as
scholarships.
Frequently asked questions????????
What is an Education Award?
Education awards (sometimes referred to as ed. awards) are vouchers
not cash provided to AmeriCorps members upon successful completion of a
service term. The award is to repay qualified student loans or to pay for the
“cost of an education” for future attendance at a Title IV institution of higher
education. Education awards retain their value for 7 years. Any portion of the
total amount may be used.
How long is a Service
Year?
A service or program year is from September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007.
The completion of the goal of 1700, 900 or 300 hours does not complete a service
year. A service year is 12 months, September to August.
Can I have another job
while serving in AmeriCorps?
Yes, if you are serving in the United Way/AmeriCorps State Program. It
is possible to have a limited part time job in addition to AmeriCorps State
service as long as the Site Supervisor and Program Director approve and the
second job does not conflict with AmeriCorps interests or schedule including
training and project dates.
Can I go to school
while I am serving as an AmeriCorps member?
A full time member is limited to no more than 9 hours of courses and only
with Program Director approval.
Will I receive any
personal or sick leave?
No personal, family or sick leave is scheduled. Family leave applies
after a year of service. In the event that an extenuating circumstance occurs,
arrangements should be made through the Site Supervisor.
Two terms of service
allowed?
A successful member may serve only two terms or service years.
ONE LIFE—THAT IS ALL YOU GET.
MAKE IT COUNT!
Visit the
AmeriCorps website
www.americorps.org. Apply on-line
https://recruit.cns.gov/
Questions: email uwameri@cableone.net
Applications
available at United Way of Ponca City- 205 N. 2nd