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AmeriCorps and Girl Scouts

We’re looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in communities across our council through our Building the Bridge to K-12 Leadership.  This AmeriCorps project focuses on 15 Kentucky counties:  McCreary, Whitley, Knox, Bell, Leslie, Perry, Breathitt, Floyd, Pike, Letcher, Knott, Harlan, Fayette, Boone, and Kenton.  As a Vista Community Organizer, you will connect and partner with schools, colleges, universities, libraries, businesses, and community organizations to build connections that will help us deliver and sustain Girl Scout programs.

This is an amazing opportunity for talented, forward-thinking individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better.  At Kentucky’s Wilderness Road, you can build a rewarding career in everything from event/program planning and facilitation, to marketing, research, and service opportunities with providing Girl Scout programs to help build girl’s leadership skills.

If you are retired, a college student, substitute teacher, or paraprofessional, this is the perfect position for you!  

Learn more about AmeriCorps toggle arrow

AmeriCorps is a national community service program that allows Americans, age 18+, to give back to their communities. Upon completing their service, AmeriCorps members earn funds to pay for college costs or student load debt through the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.  Check out the video below to learn more!

Want more information?  Download the AMERICORPS FAQ

 

What AmeriCorps does at GSKWR toggle arrow

GSKWR’s project is called Building the Bridge to K-12 Leadership.  AmeriCorps members will be serving as community organizers to:

  • Identify needs and interests of girls and families to ensure participation in the Girl Scout program.
  • Attend community gatherings, make presentations, and plan igniter and recruitment events for girls and families to increase awareness of Girl Scout learning and leadership opportunities.
  • Connect and develop community partners that can help to sustain Girl Scouting in the community.
  • Build volunteer infrastructure to expand and sustain Girl Scout program deliver to low-income and Hispanic girls
Benefits of being an AmeriCorps Member toggle arrow
  • Receive a biweekly living allowance.
  • Earn an Education Award or take a end-of-year cash stipend
  • Health insurance, paid personal and sick days
  • 1 year of non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs
  • The chance to make a substantial difference in our Kentucky Communities!
  • And much more.

 

Minimum Qualifications to Serve toggle arrow
  • U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S.
  • High school graduate (Age 18+)
  • Ability to work closely with a team and other adults.
  • Have reliable transportation.
  • Able to pass a criminal background check.

Current Opportunities

VISTA Community Organizer – Perry/Breathitt Counties (full time-37.5 hours a week)

VISTA Community Organizer - Pike/Floyd County (Full Time-37.5 hours a week)

 

Meet Our Current AmeriCorps Vista Volunteers!

Tessa Roaden
Tessa Roaden Tessa RoadenTessa Roaden

AmeriCorps/Vista Community Organizer

Serving Letcher and Knott Counties
Phone: 1-800-475-2621, ext. 1224
Email:  amcorpike@gswrc.org
Barbara Greene
Barbara Greene Barbara GreeneBarbara Greene

AmeriCorps/Vista Community Organizer

Serving Whitley and Knox Counties
Phone: 1-800-475-2621, ext. 1224
Email:  amcorknox@gswrc.org
Candace Mandrell
Candace Mandrell Candace MandrellCandace Mandrell

AmeriCorps/Vista Community Organizer

Serving Harlan and Bell Counties
Phone: 859-514-2389
Email:  amcorharlan@gswrc.org
Ready to become an AmeriCorps Vista?
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