Gain a fully trained, externally hosted, flexible Positive Youth Development team member by becoming a Host Site with LUK’s AmeriCorps program! These members of your team can help youth improve Cognitive and Social Emotional Competence, gain self-esteem, & develop positive coping skills.
By becoming a Host Site with LUK’s AmeriCorps program, you gain all the benefits of an additional team member, while LUK handles administrative tasks and matches any costs.
Host Site
- Hosts an AmeriCorps member at their organization for 10 months (1200 hours, starting August ‘24)
- Communicates with LUK if there are any issues
- Pays a $7,500 fee per AmeriCorps member (up to 2 members)
- Gains a quality team member for Positive Youth Development
- Has flexibility in how this AmeriCorps member is assigned, from in-school support to after-school programming
LUK
- Provides benefits and matches all fees paid by the Host Site
- Provides comprehensive training, including Trauma Informed Care, First Aid, CPR, Suicide Prevention, and Non-Violence Conflict Intervention
- Handles all HR, onboarding, and supervision, and completes site visits
- Supports the AmeriCorps member as the program Host
If your organization is interested in hosting an AmeriCorps Member, contact AmeriCorps@LUK.org to get started!
This program is funded by AmeriCorps through the Massachusetts Service Alliance.
About the Funders
About AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.
AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service. Learn how to get involved at AmeriCorps.gov/Serve.
About the Massachusetts Service Alliance
The Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) is a private, nonprofit organization that expands volunteerism and service in Massachusetts. MSA provides funding, training, and support to individuals and organizations, enabling them to tackle pressing issues, strengthen communities, and make our Commonwealth a better place to live. Learn more at www.mass-service.org
