2010-2011 Americorps Positions: CASC Positions
Vermont Campus Compact will have 5 College Access & Success
Corps (CASC) positions during the 2010-2011 year (Funding Pending).
Specific information about each position is available below:
Site of Service: University of Vermont
Description of Service:
The University of Vermont's Upward Bound Program and Student Support
Services Program work with students at the high school and college
levels preparing students for college access and assisting students
to succeed through college. The AmeriCorps CASC member will develop
and implement a mentoring program that bridges high school and college
students. The mentoring program would be employed in an effort to
increase the college aspirations, retention rates and school success
among students enrolled in the targeted high school. The CASC member
will implement programming that addresses some of the reasons why
students are currently resistant to attending college: financial
literacy education, course selection leading to college readiness,
and lack of familiarity with the college environment.
Additional benefits: gym access; free bus access
Site of Service: Southern Vermont College
Description of Service:
The AmeriCorps Member at Southern Vermont College will work with
administrators, faculty, students, and community agencies in the
following areas: (1) Supporting the first-year experience “Quest
for Success” (QFS) and a cross-campus “Course Apprentice
Program.” Specifically, the Member will support the
development and implementation of service-learning projects.
S/he will also develop a peer-support program wherein exemplary
upper-class students work closely with QFS students. (2) Aligning
student interests with volunteer opportunities at small and faith-based
community agencies to service anti-poverty initiatives in the surrounding
region.
Additional benefits: On-campus housing*; meal assistance
*The Member must be willing to be “on-call”
in the residential areas approximately 4 weeks out of a semester/training
will be provided.
Site of Service: Vermont Student Assistance
Corporation (2 positions)
Description of Service:
Two Americorps members will promote college access within communities
in Vermont to inspire all students, but particularly low-income,
first generation, and at risk students, to plan for and have the
skills necessary to be successful in college. English Language Learners
(ELL) are an important part of the target group. The Americorps
members will assist Career and Education Outreach staff by serving
as an information resource to students and their families through
presentations, workshops, and other community outreach. They will
have an integral role in compiling information of use to the students
and families we serve.
Additional benefits: N/A
Please check back later for more CASC positions!
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