AmeriCorps Member

AmeriCorps Member Opportunity

Join the national movement to serve low-income communities in the Dallas area. Central Dallas Ministries’ AmeriCorps will support over 100 national service members in over a dozen community organizations to expand and enhance programming.

This year we have two service Corps available:

Education Corps: Members serve with afterschool programs in low-income areas of Dallas. Applicants must be available Monday – Friday, 1 pm to 6:30 pm (time may vary slightly) from September 1, 2009 through June 3, 2010. Applicants must have an interest in working with youth, no criminal background, and be a positive role model for the youth.

Neighborhood Revitalization Corps: Members serve with one of three organizations to provide either emergency assistance or build community infrastructure. Applicants must be available 30 hours per week (8 am to 5 pm) with some Saturday work to be expected. Individual organizations may have additional requirements.

Minimum Member Requirements:

Serve 675 hours as a Reduced Part-time Member OR 900 hours as a Part-time Member

At least 17 years of age or older by September 1^st

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien

Provide (1) a copy of government issues ID and birth certificate, OR (2) passport

Member Benefits:

            $4,100 - $5,500 living stipend (depending on term of service, paid biweekly over term)

            $1,800 - $2,362 education award upon successful completion of service

            Experience working with youth and community organizations

Prospective members are strongly encouraged to apply early. Applications are available online at www.CDMAmericorps.org or to request an application via email contact tcissell@centraldallasministries.org. The deadline to apply is Friday August 14, 2009.