More about serving as a VYDC AmeriCorps member

VYDC AmeriCorps service is fulltime or part-time and can span from a summer to a full year. AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance and an education award that can be used for existing qualified student loans or for future costs of attending a qualified school. VYDC AmeriCorps while gaining professional skills and experience, while helping communities embrace and value targeted, results-driven investment in initiatives designed to build resilience and thrive.

Members engage directly with youth to implement a variety of activities that foster positive youth development and build resilience which helps youth avoid opioid abuse and

Some of the ways that VYDC members make a difference:

• Provide ways for youth to connect to the community.

• Help youth engage in sport, recreation, and the outdoors.

• Facilitate substance use prevention initiatives.

• Develop job skills and internship opportunities.

• Promote food security, gardening, and environmental stewardship.

• Build interest in science, technology, and other academics.

• Teach, tutor, and mentor youth.

• Develop curricula and resources to support programs (STEM, academics, health, physical activity, civic engagement, and the arts).

• Oversee social media and community outreach.

• Manage volunteers and seek resources to sustain programs.