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Location
  • United States of America
    • Seattle
Length
26 - 52 weeks
Program Tags
After College Cultural Immersion Hands-On Learning Post-High School

Program Details

Timeframe
Academic Year
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
18
Age Max
99

Pricing

Starting Price
3047
Price Details
A monthly stipend of $3,047.62 is provided, split into two payments, paid bi-weekly. This stipend can be added with food assistance. The end of service also comes with an Education Award of $6,895.
What's Included
Some Activities Equipment Some Meals Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Health benefits, professional development, and food benefits.

What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Park Fees Some Park Fees Tour Guide Transportation Travel Insurance Visa
May 01, 2023
Dec 16, 2022
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About Program

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) AmeriCorps is a program rooted in serving the community through educational support. We aim to tackle community issues, specifically, closing the opportunity gap among marginalized communities as academic resources and additional support in classrooms, and lastly, offering a sense of belonging to our youth. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, inclusive, collaborative work culture with an emphasis on being community-oriented and service minded.

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FWPS AmeriCorps members tutor students in the academic middle by facilitating small study groups (AVID Tutorials) that utilize inquiry to unlock students’ understanding of classroom content. This Socratic method of learning is one of many AVID strategies that’s supported by our members.
We highlight the impact and efforts of our AmeriCorps members!
FWPS AmeriCorps members tutor students in the academic middle by facilitating small study groups (AVID Tutorials) that utilize inquiry to unlock students’ understanding of classroom content. This Socratic method of learning is one of many AVID strategies that’s supported by our members.
We take service beyond the walls of the classroom. Service Projects provide opportunities to promote the vitality and health of our community. We make a difference!
We take service beyond the walls of the classroom. Service Projects provide opportunities to promote the vitality and health of our community. We make a difference!

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Program Highlights

  • No work experience required - Start dates in January
  • Education Award - financial benefit after service-term completion
  • Paid community service
  • Access to AmeriCorps alumni college and work benefits (including college network)
  • Diversity and Inclusion celebrated as a part of our program culture

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autum
29
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience

Dec 16, 2022

Joining AmeriCorps was the best decision I could have made because it lead me to the career path I am in today. I am a school counselor for the Federal way school district. My AmeriCorps experience was fun, beneficial and humbling. I was able to work with students build strong relationships but also learn key life skills. I was able to be a trusted adults that the scholars would go to if issue arise. I was able to advocate for them and show them what it looks like for someone to advocate for them. I was able to give back to my community that I grew up in.

Pros
  • Learning about the community
  • Giving back to the communities
  • Working with scholars
Cons
  • Trainings
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Jori
25
Female
United States
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

FWPS AmeriCorps

Dec 15, 2022

The AmeriCorps program and the students I worked with over the year helped form who I am as an educator today. Not only was I able to connect with the community, but I was also able to learn about what it meant to work in a classroom and support a variety of students. The AmeriCorps program also supported me in learning more about social justice and the importance of community. All of this being said, without the AmeriCorps program, I do not think I would be able to be the same educator I am today as it showed me the importance of paras and extra folks from the community to uplift our students and get them to where they need to be.

Pros
  • Education Award
  • Working with youth
  • Extra learning opportunities
Cons
  • Pay is somewhat low (but keep in mind the education award)
  • Waking up early
  • Having to work on half days
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About Federal Way Public Schools AmeriCorps

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) AmeriCorps is a program rooted in serving the community through educational support. We aim to tackle community issues, specifically, closing the opportunity gap among marginalized communities as academic resources and additional support in classrooms, and lastly, offering a sense of belonging to our youth. We...

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