YouthServe AmeriCorps

Since 1996, YouthServe has coordinated the services of 15-18 full-time AmeriCorps members each year to enhance the efforts of other youth serving agencies in the Franklin/Hampshire/North Quabbin area.

YouthServe works collaboratively with agencies/programs such as Community Action!, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Brick House, Youth Action Coalition, Habitat for Humanity, Montague Catholic Social Ministries, Upward Bound, and the RISE Program to create innovative service opportunities for the AmeriCorps members. The members make a 10 month commitment to serve as mentors, tutors, coaches, project coordinators, and teachers.

In addition to serving hundreds of children and young adults each year, YouthServe has also proven to be an important training ground for new youth workers. Upon completion of their terms, several AmeriCorps members have been hired by AmeriCorps partner agencies. Some of these have progressed to key leadership roles in local non-profits.

YouthServe is funded by the MA Service Alliance, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and gifts from local residents and businesses.

YouthServe is now accepting applications for adult AmeriCorps Members for the 2012-2013 service year.  Click here for more information.

The Director of YouthServe is Kate Allen. She can be reached at 413-774-7054 ext. 106 or kallen@dialself.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008 – 2009 AmeriCorps members at Mike’s Corn Maze in Sunderland, MA

 

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