Homewood Children’s Village is still recruiting AmeriCorps Members for this school year! Members will serve a total of 1,200 hours in an educational school setting 4.5 days a week. They will tutor students in math and reading, model positive behavior, promote self-determination, and connect students to enriching out-of-school opportunities. Interested individuals may apply online.

About the Program

Homewood Children’s Village (HCV) is currently looking for steadfast, compassionate, and adaptable individuals to serve as HCV AmeriCorps Members during the 2021-2022 school year! Members will serve a total of 1200 hours in an educational school setting 4.5 days a week, where they will (1) tutor students in math and reading, (2) model positive behavior and promote self-determination, and (3) connect students to enriching out-of-school opportunities. Additionally, members will collaborate with school staff and local partners to develop and implement a long-term service project that addresses a need within the Homewood community.

HCV AmeriCorps Members will learn the day-to-day operations of primary education environments, expand their professional networks, and receive professional development training from active community leaders and subject matter experts–all while receiving a pre-tax bi-weekly living allowance of $991.55 (at $1,983 per month, HCV’s living allowance is among the highest in the state of Pennsylvania). Upon successful completion of the program, members will receive a $4,441.50 SEGAL Education Award that can be applied toward educational expenses or existing federal student loans.

Additional Information

Individuals who are interested in the Homewood Children’s Village AmeriCorps program may apply online. To learn more about the program, or for technical assistance, please email americorps@hcvpgh.org.