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MECC AMERICORPS

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Accepting Applications *

NEED STUDENTS WHO HAVE:

• Strong desire to help children grades Pre-K to 6th become stronger readers
  OR to help adult learners earn GED & pass courses
• Grade point average of 2.0 or better
• Ability to serve 20 hours per week in one of our public school placements
  or with the Adult Learner program. (900 hours total for year.)
• Ability to attend Thursday evening training sessions and an occasional Saturday service project.
• Excellent ethics and dependability

REWARDS OFFERED FOR SUCCESSFUL SERVICE IN MECC AMERICORPS:

• Gratification of helping either children or adults learns.
• Making a very positive difference in our communities.
• Training usable for the rest of your life.
• Service schedule to fits around your classes.
• Membership in a national program.
• GREAT EXPERIENCE / GREAT ON RESUME.
• Living Allowance of $5,600 over year’s time
  equals $215.38 every 2 weeks minus taxes.
• $500 Scholarship ($250 for Fall & $250 for Spring)
• $2,675 Segal Education Award after successful completion of service.

2010-2011 grant year begins Sept. 1st and runs till Aug. 31st, 2011. APPLY NOW!

For more information, contact: Sue Graham, MECC AmeriCorps Program Director. Godwin Hall 232. Ph. 276-523-2400 ext. 365. E-mail: sgraham@me.vccs.edu. For UVa-Wise, contact Diane Cornett ph.276-328-0285 e-mail: dec3g@uva-wise.edu. Can apply online:
My AmeriCorps Portal or via paper Applications available on campus or for download, click here

MECC & UVa-Wise students from
ALL fields of study are encouraged to apply.

This program does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, veteran status, disability or religion.

Individuals with disabilities can make requests for reasonable accommodation prior to start date of service by calling Dale Lee at 276-523-2400 ext. 343. Virginia Relay users call 711

*pending funding for grant for 2010-2011.