From: Sarah Longino-DeKalb [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 5:10 PM
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Subject: Important information for your students!



Please help us get this information to your students or your career center.
If possible, please email to students.

This is a great opportunity for those interested in gaining experience in
the fields of education, ESL or social services.

--------  Positions in Rural Schools - Washington State  --------

     -Gain hands-on experience in classrooms.
     -Impact the life of a child.
     -People from all over the U.S. become part of our team each year!

Position Description:
90 AmeriCorps positions in beautiful Washington State
9/1/01 - 8/1/02.

Choose from the following:
   1.  Tutor elementary students in reading and ESL skills
   2.  Teach basic computer skills to children and families
   3.  Recruit volunteers and organize literacy activities for youth
   4.  Work with at-risk teens
   5.  Tutor youth in general academic areas
All projects focus on needy students in rural schools, and serve a high
percentage of students with limited English (Spanish).

Benefits:

 -education award of $4,725 to help finance further education or to pay
student loans.
 -$700 per month living allowance
 -health care
 -child-care assistance (if eligible)
 -relocation allowance (if eligible)

Minimum Requirements:  Must be at least 17 years of age, US citizen or
lawful permanent resident, have a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications:  Interest in personal and professional growth; positive
interpersonal skills; organizational & time management skills;
dependability; flexibility; desire to work with youth in a rural school
environment.

Contact:  Lesley Van Over, Project Director, 509/ 682-4550 ext.23 or
[log in to unmask] Check project descriptions
and meet members at www.IntermountainAC.com.

We also have brochures and flyers that we would be happy to send!

Lesley Van Over, Project Director

Intermountain AmeriCorps
(509) 682-4550 ext.23    FAX (509) 682-4435
PO Box 2800    113 S. Emerson St.
Chelan, WA 98816