Boys Hope Girls Hope is proud to partner with AmeriCorps in bringing the gifts and enthusiasm of its members to children-in-need throughout the country. AmeriCorps members have the opportunity to spend their term of service in one of our homes providing direct care to the scholars or gaining valuable experience in community outreach as a Community Resource Coordinator. Everyone who commits a year of service to Boys Hope Girls Hope can expect to:

• Interact with other staff and scholars in ways (ex. meeting challenges together, participating in fun activities) that lead to the development of life-long relationships.
• Be part of a nationwide network of professionals and volunteers dedicated to meeting each scholar’s social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Develop their professional skills through on-going training in a comprehensive residential service model.
• Play a significant role in helping children-in-need reach their full potential.

Scholar Support Corps

• Live and work in a Boys Hope Girls Hope home, focusing on the academic success of the scholars and opportunities for their development through meaningful community service.
• Develop and implement intellectually enriching activities in the home.
• Plan, coordinate and participate in community service opportunities for individual scholars and groups of scholars

Community Resource Coordinator

• Serve as a key staff member of our Links Community Networking and Mentorship Project.
• Match scholars with community volunteers who will provide mentorship or become involved in other ways to help Boys Hope Girls Hope scholars reach their full potential.
• Complete a professional portfolio that documents contributions to the projects overall progress in addition to professional growth.

Full-time* AmeriCorps positions offer members the following benefits:

• AmeriCorps Education Award, $4,725.00
• Loan forbearance on qualifying loans
• Medical insurance coverage
• Orientation and on-going training
• Monthly stipend

*Part-time opportunities as Community Resource Coordinator may become available and will be posted with other opportunities at the link below.

To begin the application process, please click here.