Jumpstart Corps Members serve part-time, 8-12 hours per week, during the school year, including:

• Working with a team of York students to run literacy and language-based activities with preschool children
• Serving as a teacher’s aide in a preschool classroom during the school day
• Participating in community volunteer events throughout the year

What do I need to join Jumpstart?

• Dedication to early childhood education
• Commitment to community service (ability to fulfill a yearlong community service commitment through both the Fall and Spring Semesters)
• Professionalism (availability, dependability, and willingness to be flexible)

What’s in it for me?

• Potential to earn Work-Study award during term of service, if eligible
• AmeriCorps education award upon completion of service term, $1,000 (apply this money towards tuition, books or other education-related expenses)
• Extensive training in the field of early childhood education
• Invaluable opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young children
• Career development through networking events and professional development trainings.

When can I volunteer with Jumpstart?

As you register for Fall 2012, you must be available during one of Jumpstart’s session times:

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am-12pm
• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-12pm
• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-5pm

How do I sign up?

Apply online at jstart.org.apply.

For more information contact:
Femi Lovelle Site Manager
Student Activities – 1E01 718-262-2269