Education: Information for volunteers (fwd)

[Brian High]

Reply to: Van73 at televar.com  !


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Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 08:18:35 -0700
From: Van Overs <Van73 at televar.com>
To: kv9x at scn.org
Subject: Information for volunteers

Please share this information with any folks who might be interested!  
Please contact me if you know of any other places where we might find 
interested applicants!

An opportunity to . . . . . . . . . . . 
. . . . . Learn and practice teaching skills while contributing to the 
basic education of students, preschool  through grade 12
. . . . . Learn and practice English as a Second Language techniques and 
bilingual (English/Spanish) skills while assisting students with limited 
English
. . . . . Help small rural communities develop resources to support 
their students 
. . . . . . . . . . . through serving a year in AmeriCorps in beautiful, 
rural North Central Washington State.

The 1997-98 Intermountain AmeriCorps Service and Education Network is 
looking for talented people who are interested in working with children 
and youth in a public school setting for eleven months from 
September,1997 through August,1998.

Intermountain team members will assist students throughout five rural 
school districts, preschool through grade 12, on their basic academic 
skills.  Because of our high percentage of Spanish speaking students, 
applicants with interest and background in the field of education or 
English as a Second Language will have particular opportunities to 
practice their skills.  Minimum requirements —Applicants must be at 
least 17 years of age, US citizen or lawful permanent resident, and have 
a high school diploma or GED or agree to obtain one during their term of 
service.  

In exchange for 11 months of results-driven service, Intermountain 
AmeriCorps members will receive an education award of $4,725.00 to help 
finance their college education or vocational training or to pay back 
their student loans.  This award takes the form of a tuition voucher 
that can be used at any nationally accredited school.  Members also 
receive a $650 per month living allowance, health care, and child care 
assistance when needed.  In order to qualify for the education award, 
members must complete the 11 month program and a minimum of 1700 hours 
of service.

AmeriCorps is the direct result of a renewed service movement in 
America.  The program strives to rebuild our communities while 
broadening education opportunities for our citizens.  AmeriCorps 
addresses our nation’s education, human, public safety, and 
environmental needs at the community level.  AmeriCorps offers 
opportunities for Americans to make a substantial commitment to serve 
their country, mobilizing them at the local level to build a national 
movement for positive change.   

Interested applicants may respond to Lake Chelan School District 
AmeriCorps team, PO Box 369, Chelan WA 98816
(509)  682-4550 
van73@ televar.com

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