BAYAC AmeriCorps Members will serve in positions such as After-School Educators, Academic Coaches & Tutors, Program Coordinators, Student Advocates, Assistant Teachers, and Health Educators in school based and community based organizations around the San Francisco Bay Area. Members will participate in Friday team day meetings that include personal and professional development trainings & peer support throughout the duration of their service. Members will also engage in National Community Service days such as Make A Difference Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day, and Cesar Chavez Service Day.
Service Activities
Depending on the service site you interview and are placed with, our members facilitate small group intervention activities, lead classroom learning activities, develop and implement school based curriculum, deliver student workshops and training, provide one-on-one and group tutoring and academic support, and develop community partnerships and resources for students and their families.
Community Need Addressed
Underperforming schools in urban communities, creating safe spaces for youth to develop and grow.
Position Outcomes
Increased academic skills, connection to caring adult role models, development of caring school and community climates that value youth.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
Our members receive the opportunity to become First Aid and CPR certified.
Skills you will gain
CPR, First Aid, Teaching, Facilitation, Classroom Management, Non-Violent Communication, Working with Trauma, Youth Development Models/Trends, Curriculum Development, Teamwork, Collaboration, Accountability, Time Management
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints
Creativity & Problem Solving
Improvise, Provide relevant expertise
Teamwork
Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others
Decisions
Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Create environment of contribution, Set goals
Service
Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment