Do you enjoy books, reading and children?
Would you like to help parents discover ways of doing
reading, arts and creative physical activities with their children?
Do you want to make a difference in NH
communities while earning money for your own college expenses?
Apply now to the
New Hampshire
full and half-time positions open
for the 2006-2007 Program Year.
What is NH Reads AmeriCorps?
NH
Reads AmeriCorps is a national and community service
program that helps children from birth through third-grade become good readers. AmeriCorps members
bring reading, writing, arts and movement activities to community locations
like Head Start, WIC clinics, childcare sites, after-school programs, housing
sites, community centers, parent/child programs, adult education programs and
libraries. NH Reads members serve in
many regions of the State. Most
positions are full time but a limited number of part-time positions with
adjusted benefits may be available.
What Benefits NH Reads AmeriCorps
members receive?
Living
allowance of $454 biweekly during the service period
Education
award of $4,725 after successful completion of program
Health
insurance and childcare reimbursement (for eligible full-time members)
Mileage
reimbursement for service-related travel
Excellent
training, networking opportunities, valuable skills
Pleasure
and satisfaction in serving children, families, communities
What are the qualifications?
At
least 17 years of age and high school graduate or GED recipient, U.S. citizen,
national or permanent resident alien of the U.S. Adults of all ages and from all backgrounds
are encouraged to apply.
Commitment
to serve from September 2006 – August 2007.
Non-judgmental
attitude, sensitivity to others, highly responsible and reliable.
Valid
Driver’s License, dependable transportation and car insurance
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