Half-Time Membership Application - LearningWorks

Application for Aim High Half-Time AmeriCorps Member

This application is for a 900-hour Half-Time AmeriCorps position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis or until all positions are filled.

The average hours per week required to complete 900 hours of service varies depending on when members begin and end their service. A Half-Time member who serves August 2021 through August 2022 will average 23 hours per week. A Half-Time member who serves for only one semester will average 40 hours per week.

Please fill out all fields and upload your resume or CV.

Applicants must be 17 or older, be eligible to work in the United States, have US citizenship or lawful permanent residency, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. (High school diploma not required if currently enrolled in high school and expecting to graduate within a year of completing service.)

Service is contingent upon an interview, selection process, and criminal background check.

Which service term are you applying for?*

2021-2022 Service Year

Name*

First Last

What pronouns should we use when referring to you?

If you use multiple pronouns, you may list them here.

Email address*

Phone number*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Are you a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident?*

Yes
No

Do you have a high school diploma (or high school equivalency)?*

Which Aim High school partner is your first preference?*

Brief explanation of school preference (less than 50 words)*

Aim High's program year runs from late August 2021 through August 12, 2022. Some members join us mid-program year. When are you available to start AmeriCorps service?*

MM

DD

YYYY

Most members serve for our full program year, but some choose to complete their term earlier. For how long are you hoping to commit to AmeriCorps service?*

Full Year - serve until August 12, 2022 (23 hours per week)
School Year - serve until June 2022 (33 hours per week)
Half Year - serve until February 2022 (40 hours per week)

Half-Time members serve 900 hours with specific schedules determined at their school site. Members who serve Fall 2021 through August 2022 average 23-25 hours per week. Members who serve for a shorter duration must complete more hours per week. How many hours per week are you able to commit to AmeriCorps service?*

Aim High programming typically occurs M-F between 7:30am-5:00pm. Please give a brief overview of your schedule availability during the service period, including planned or potential time commitments (e.g., college coursework, other jobs).*

Please upload your resume.*

Have you ever served as an AmeriCorps member before?*

No - I haven't previously served as an AmeriCorps member.
Yes - I completed my previous service term.
Yes - I did not complete my previous service term.

Provide the program name, dates, and location for your previous AmeriCorps term. If you did not complete your previous service term, please explain why.

Why do you want to serve students and schools as an AmeriCorps member with Aim High? (100-150 words)*

Aim High's Half-Time AmeriCorps members support schools by tutoring students in math, literacy, and other subjects. Service with students can be one-on-one, in small groups, through classroom support with a teacher, or during after school activities.

Why would you be a good fit as an Aim High member serving students in these different settings? (100-150 words)*

Although it shares many characteristics with traditional employment, AmeriCorps membership is a form of national and community service (volunteering). Why are you committed to serving as an AmeriCorps member? (100-150 words)*

Have you worked or volunteered in a school before? If so, in what capacity?

Do you have any special skills, certifications, training, or talents that would be useful to AmeriCorps service in a school?

Do you speak any languages other than English? Please list any languages and your level of ability.

Please list contact information for three references, including at least one professional or academic reference. Provide the following for each reference: full name, relationship to you and/or professional title, and phone number. If you have reference or recommendation letters from any of these references written within the past two years, you may upload them below.*

Optional: Upload up to 3 reference or recommendation letters written within the past two years.

Drop files here or

How did you learn about the Aim High AmeriCorps program?*