We have two Lyndon Economic opportunity AmeriCorps Program (LEAP) positions open for this year. Our first position is a Child and Family Educator one while our second is an Outdoor Educator. They both begin May 1, 2021 and end August 31, 2021 and require 450 hours of service. Please click the positions above to apply or click HERE for more information.
In addition to having an opportunity to do meaningful, challenging work and gain real-world experience, these positions have the following benefits:
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- Living allowance ($3,500).
- Education award upon completion of service ($1,638.89).
- School Loan Forbearance that includes deferment on federally subsidized school loans.
- Training Opportunities: In addition to LEAP orientation, members have numerous training opportunities over the course of the service year. Topics may include: Communication, Leadership, Professionalism, Networking, Engagement in Service, Creative Confidence, Social Justice, STEM Instruction, and more. Additionally, members may attend a statewide AmeriCorps Launch, two (fall and spring) statewide multi-day SerVermont conferences, and an end of service year ceremony.
- Networking Opportunities: LEAP is dedicated to offering its members a wide range of experiences and community engagement opportunities with local community groups, on-campus events and fellow AmeriCorps members and programs through service projects and training opportunities.