200 Fleetwood
Waynesville, MO 65583
573-774-6497
Dr. Judene Blackburn, Superintendent

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Want to earn valuable work experience and make a difference in the Waynesville, St Robert, and Ft Leonard Wood communities?  Join the Waynesville AmeriCorps team!

What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is a national network of hundreds of programs throughout the US committed to using national service to address critical community needs in education, public safety, health and the environment.  AmeriCorps is often referred to as “the domestic Peace Corps.”

What do AmeriCorps members do?

Waynesville AmeriCorps members commit to serve full-time for one year (12 months) at the Waynesville R-VI School District, working alongside teachers to provide reading and mathematics tutoring to students in elementary and middle school who are struggling academically.  They also facilitate the Club TIGER after-school program, directing club activities and providing homework assistance to students.

What are the requirements for AmeriCorps service?

To qualify for Waynesville AmeriCorps service, you must be at least 17 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and enjoy working with children.

What are the benefits of AmeriCorps service?

Benefits of Waynesville AmeriCorps service include $14,875 annual living allowance, $2,775 end-of-service education award, partial health care benefits, childcare assistance, and student loan forbearance. 

Where can I go for more information?

Please visit http://www.americorps.gov for additional information.

How do I apply?

1.     Visit www.americorps.gov and click “Login”

2.     Click “Apply to Serve”

3.     Create your four-step profile

4.     Using the login that was emailed to you, create your eight-step application (employment history, skills & experience, community service, education, motivational statement, criminal history, optional information, and references)

5.     Click “Search Listings;” under “State” type “Missouri” and under “Program Name” type “Waynesville”

6.     Select “Waynesville AmeriCorps” and click “Apply Now!”

7.     Submit your application

8.  Contact Kim Hawk (see below) to let her know that you have applied


 

Dr. Kim Hawk

Community Resource Coordinator

Waynesville R-VI School District

400 GW Ln

Waynesville, MO  65583

(573)433-2030

khawk@waynesville.k12.mo.us