Summer 2026 AmeriCorps - REAPPLICATION

We're glad you're considering reapplying for the summer!

Benefits

GET PAID a total of $4,500 (called a living allowance) for 10 weeks of service (35-40 hours M - F during the day). RECEIVE TRAINING through Emerald Youth University and participate in fun, team-building activities. EARN A SCHOLARSHIP OF $1,565 (called an education award) to pay tuition or student loans. ADD VALUABLE SERVICE EXPERIENCE to your resume. **Note: Applicants must be a certified U.S. citizen, a national, or legal permanent resident. Emerald Youth prefers applicants to be at least 18 years of age or turning 18 shortly after the start date. A high school diploma or GED is required prior to completion of the service term.

• There are 3 kinds of AmeriCorps positions available with Emerald Youth this summer: General Children's or Youth/Children's Role - Lead learning and enrichment activities with elementary school students.
• Learning Role - Facilitate the computer learning lab for elementary and/or middle school students. **Perfect for aspiring teachers and/or to fulfill a teaching practicum.
• RecSports Role - Facilitate the planning and implementation of structured health and recreational activities for both the elementary and middle school age groups. **Perfect for sports majors.
• Questions?
• Please feel free to email Rachel Davis directly at rdavis@emeraldyouth.org, Subject: "Summer 2026 AmeriCorps Inquiry".

NOTE

If you are unable to apply for our summer positions, but might be interested in our 26/27 part-time school year AmeriCorps positions, please email rdavis@emeraldyouth.org as well. We will begin the interview process in late spring for fall. The application process for summer 2026 is currently underway.

Related to the EYF AmeriCorps members, it is the policy of Emerald Youth Foundation to provide service opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. This material is based upon work supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service under AmeriCorps Grant No. 20ACHTN0010006.Opinions or points of view expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of, or a position that is endorsed by, the Corporation or the AmeriCorps Program.”