Summer 2026 AmeriCorps
About The Position
Emerald Youth Foundation has paid, positions available to serve in their JustLead Summer Day Camps.These are available through the AmeriCorps program and a great opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of city young people in Knoxville. It is not employment but national service, and if you have a practicum or internship to fulfill for school, it can count towards that. Note: Applicants must be a certified U.S. citizen, a national, or legal permanent resident. Emerald Youth prefers applicants to be at least 18 years of age or turning 18 shortly after the start date. A high school diploma or GED is required prior to completion of the service term. There are 3 kinds of AmeriCorps positions available with Emerald Youth this summer: General Children's or Youth/Children's Role - Lead learning and enrichment activities with elementary school students. Learning Role - Facilitate the computer learning lab for elementary and/or middle school students. Perfect for aspiring teachers and/or to fulfill a teaching practicum. RecSports Role - Facilitate the planning and implementation of structured health and recreational activities for both the elementary and middle school age groups. Perfect for sports majors. What is AmeriCorps? Watch this short video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgdRkzLKlPM AmeriCorps is a federally funded program, and members are not allowed to use any of their AmeriCorps hours for religious activities. If you would like to participate in these activities, you may do so as a volunteer. What is Emerald Youth? We are a Christian ministry serving city kids since 1991. Every year, Emerald Youth serves more than 3,000 children, teens, and young adults in the heart of Knoxville through faith, learning, and health programs. Emerald Youth's AmeriCorps members serve in the afterschool and summer programs of JustLead focusing on learning and health. Code of Ethics: Emerald Youth Foundation has certain expectations of their AmeriCorps members, both on and off "the clock." Please THOROUGHLY review the link below before applying as you will be expected to sign this agreement of personal standards on your first day and adhere to them for the duration of your AmeriCorps term. Emerald Youth AmeriCorps Agreement of Personal Standards Questions? Please feel free to email Rachel Davis directly at [email protected], Subject: "Summer 2026 AmeriCorps Inquiry". NOTE: If you are unable to apply for our summer positions, but might be interested in our 26/27 part-time school year AmeriCorps positions, please email [email protected] as well. We will begin the interview process in late spring for fall. Related to the EYF AmeriCorps members, it is the policy of Emerald Youth Foundation to provide service opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. This material is based upon work supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service under AmeriCorps Grant No. 20ACHTN0010006.Opinions or points of view expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of, or a position that is endorsed by, the Corporation or the AmeriCorps Program.”
Requirements
- Applicants must be a certified U.S. citizen, a national, or legal permanent resident.
- Emerald Youth prefers applicants to be at least 18 years of age or turning 18 shortly after the start date.
- A high school diploma or GED is required prior to completion of the service term.
Responsibilities
- Lead learning and enrichment activities with elementary school students.
- Facilitate the computer learning lab for elementary and/or middle school students.
- Facilitate the planning and implementation of structured health and recreational activities for both the elementary and middle school age groups.
Benefits
- GET PAID a total of $4,500 (called a living allowance) for 10 weeks of service (35-40 hours M - F during the day).
- RECEIVE TRAINING through Emerald Youth University and participate in fun, team-building activities.
- EARN A SCHOLARSHIP OF $1,565 (called an education award) to pay tuition or student loans.
- ADD VALUABLE SERVICE EXPERIENCE to your resume.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
