Location: Albany,NY, USA
Empire State Service Corps
Assignments could include tutoring in high-need K-12 schools, taking climate action working with leading State agencies, disaster relief and mitigation after severe weather events, working as a student success coach with an organization, and support for regional food banks and SNAP outreach to address food insecurity. These opportunities allow New York students to be paid for meaningful work that can provide lifelong skills as well as service to their community. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : K-12 Tutoring: Students will partner with local school districts for regular tutoring sessions to support recovery from pandemic-era learning loss. SNAP and Basic Need Outreach: Students will serve on-campus supporting students with SNAP outreach as well as basic needs support (including shifts at the campus food pantry) Peer Mental Health: Available on select campuses, students will be trained to serve as peer mental health educators. Sustainability: Students will serve in campus roles, with local nonprofits and with state agencies, on sustainability work such as recycling campaigns, tree planting, pollinator gardens, sustainability outreach.
Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment , Community Outreach , Education , Hunger , Children/Youth .
Skills :
General Skills , Communications , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring .