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research-backed

From regular student assessment to contracting for independent studies, 猫咪AV systematically collects, analyzes, and uses data to generate knowledge, improve programs, and report on impacts.

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science of reading

The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.

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individualized

A facet of high-dosage tutoring in which a tutor offers one-on-one attention to their student, resulting in targeted support, and personalized literacy learning.

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high-dosage

The frequency of a learning experience. For example, 猫咪AV students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.

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educational equity

Ensuring every student, no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic level, or location has access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life.

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Serve. Connect. Grow.

AmeriCorps members are passionate individuals who support critical needs in communities across the United States through service. At 猫咪AV, our AmeriCorps members are the heart and soul of our program and come from diverse backgrounds and lifepaths to support students K-4 in becoming lifelong readers!

Basic requirements to serve

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Education

Must possess a high school diploma or GED at the start of your service

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Citizenship

Hold US Citizenship, Permanent Resident or National status, (We cannot accept applications from international students on OPT/CPT visas, nor can we accept applications from DACA recipients)

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Age

Must be at least 18 years or older at the beginning of your service (there is no age cap!)

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Term limits

Have not completed more than four (4) terms with AmeriCorps

Application process

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Apply

2

Complete 2 interviews

3

Sign offer letter

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Complete enrollment

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Start service!

Open roles

Program coordinator

Leads the day-to-day operations of a 猫咪AV reading center at a partner site.

Locations: Accepting applicants in all regions.

Regional program coordinator

Serves as a mobile coordinator to support multiple reading centers, supporting the implementation of our traditional and distance tutoring programs (or a hybrid of both).

Locations: Colorado, Los Angeles, and San Francisco Bay Area.

Literacy lead

Provides direct tutoring to students including in-person and online programs, focusing on target students who can benefit from more individualized instruction.

Locations: Baltimore, Colorado, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, South Carolina, Tulsa, Washington, DC.

Volunteer coordinator

Leads recruitment and onboarding of volunteer tutors, and implements community engagement initiatives in the region.

Locations: Baltimore, Colorado, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, South Carolina, Tulsa, Twin Cities.

Benefits

AmeriCorps members earn a modest living allowance during their service rather than a salary or hourly wage.

Members who serve receive medical, dental, and vision at no monthly cost.
Note: part-time service members do not qualify.

Segal Education Award
As a member of the federal AmeriCorps program, you are eligible to earn the Segal Education Award at the completion of your service term, which can go toward:

  • Paying future education costs/tuition
  • Paying off existing qualified student loans
  • Eligible educational travel

This award varies for 1700-hour, 1200-hour, and 900-hour roles.聽

Over 55 at time of service? You can transfer your award to a child, stepchild, grandchild, step-grandchild.

Serving 1700 hours in California? You may qualify for the “California for All” award, which would supplement your Segal Education Award, bringing the total amount to $10,000

Schools of national service

AmeriCorps members qualify for student loan forbearance during service. Additionally, current members and alumni have access to the , including 300+ colleges and universities that provide one or more of the following benefits to students who complete a year of service:

  • Tuition matching for the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
  • Exclusive scholarships or fellowships
  • Priority points for admission consideration聽
  • In-state tuition聽
  • Expenses like books and supplies, room and board, or other personal costs like transportation聽
  • One-year enrollment deferrals聽
  • Academic credit聽

Other incentives that vary by institution

Service members receive ongoing professional development and career-advancing opportunities, including access to community partners and AmeriCorps networks, CPR certification, continued learning opportunities, mentorship, and more.

Key skills and focus areas gained through service include:

  • Project management
  • Data management聽
  • Facilitation
  • Communication
  • Relationship building and engagement
  • Public speaking
  • and more!

We partner with education and service partners that support our AmeriCorps members and often provide extra benefits for their schooling or careers.

  • Public transportation reimbursement 
  • Childcare assistance from
  • CPR Certification
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Learn more about AmeriCorps service

Have questions about AmeriCorps service? Join an upcoming info session or connect with our team at americorps@readingpartners.org.

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Over 3,500

AmeriCorps members have served with Reading Parters

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85%

of alumni said that their service experience prepared them for their current job and/or service activity.

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Over 80%

of alumni said that serving with 猫咪AV was a defining professional experience.