Qualifications: who are we looking for?

 

We pride ourselves in bringing together a diverse group of people each year from across all regional, cultural, educational, political and socioeconomic spectrums. However, all of these members have in common the desire to serve and a few basic qualities.

 

 

These are the qualities we look for:

 

• Interested in working with youth, families, or communities in need.

• Committed to serve full-time for the entire service term.

• At least 18 years old, with no upper age limit.

• High School Diploma or GED; some sites require or prefer a Bachelor's Degree.

• U.S. Citizen/ Permanent Resident.

• Mature, self-motivated, and able to function with minimal supervision.

• Willing to work collaboratively. 

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to coordinate activities and collaborate with other programs.

• Strong organizational skills in order to collect and organize data in a systematic fashion.

• Proficiency in basic computer applications.

• Adaptability and skills to succeed in diverse environments.

• Ability to act as a liaison between sites, students/clients, community members, and the AmeriCorps team.

• Background in education, tutoring, or volunteering.