Service Description:
The Fugees Family is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was started in October 2006 to help child survivors of war rebuild their lives and realize their potential. What started as free access to soccer grew to include tutoring and now has become a full-time private academy for 35 middle-school students in addition to after-school athletic and educational programs for 40 high-school and 40 elementary-school students.
The Fugees Family soccer and academic programs for at-risk refugee youth are free for all participants. Fugees Family programs are tailored to the needs expressed by the refugee boys and girls that it serves, in pursuit of the Fugees Family mission: to help child survivors of war rebuild their lives, one step at a time.
AmeriCorps Service Members serve vital roles in the Fugees Soccer and Tutoring program, acting as tutors, team managers, and mentors to Fugees players and their families. The AmeriCorps Service Member position is a full-time national service opportunity with a stipend of approximately $200 per week. With the completion of the required 1700 hours, AmeriCorps members are eligible for the Segal Education award, approximately $5,000 which can be applied toward student loans or future tuition. Health insurance is also provided. There are 2 types of Service Member positions available with the Fugees; please see the attached position descriptions for more information. Hiring for all positions is subject to approval of grant renewal.
Fugees Family programs run concurrently with the school year. The AmeriCorps Service Member obligation will begin with the beginning of the school year in August 2012 and run through the end of the Fugees Summer Academic Boot Camp in July 2013.
Before applying, please carefully review the AmeriCorps State and National program details and FAQs on the americorps.gov website. *Note: If you submit this application to the Fugees Family, you do NOT have to apply through the AmeriCorps website.
Fugees After-School Service Members (Full-Time)
Tutoring: Members will serve as classroom managers and tutors during Fugees tutoring sessions for middle-school and high-school Fugees players. During tutoring, members are responsible for supervising and helping students, leading and managing volunteers, and monitoring and recording student progress.
Relationship-building: Members will build relationships with families of Fugees program participants. Members will also build relationships with teachers and administrators at schools attended by Fugees.
Soccer: Members will provide supervision and transportation support for Fugees soccer practices and weekend games. They will also help run the after-school soccer program for elementary students.
After-school activities: Members will participate in recreational and enrichment programs provided on weekends, selected school holidays, spring break, and summer.
Case management: Members will write monthly case notes and conduct pre- and post-assessments.
Required Qualifications:
College degree.
Previous volunteer experience.
Ability to commit to a full-time program (1700 hours) and to serve evenings and weekends.
Desire to work with at-risk youth and their families.
Proficient in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Cross-cultural awareness and competency.
Valid driver's license. If under the age of 24, must have a clear driving record.
Desired Special Skills (choose from below):
teaching / classroom management
photography /videography and editing
computer / technical literacy
soccer coaching
online social networking
web and graphic design
Fugees Academy Service Member (Full-time)
School Support: Member will supervise students in daily activities and provide logistical support for the Academy. Member will organize special school events, such as field trips and community outreach.
Relationship-building: Member will build relationships with families of Fugees Academy students.
After-school activities: Member will participate in recreational and enrichment programs provided on weekends, selected school holidays, spring break, and summer.
Case management: Members will write monthly case notes and conduct pre- and post-assessments.
Required Qualifications:
College degree.
Previous Volunteer Experience.
Ability to commit to a full-time program (1700 hours).
Desire to work with at-risk youth and their families.
Proficient in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Cross-cultural awareness and competency.
Valid driver's license. If under the age of 24, must have a clean driving record.
Desired Special Skills (choose from below):
teaching
photography/videography and editing
computer / technical literacy
online social networking
download a job description and application
contact info@fugeesfamily.org to alert us that you have applied.