2026 Summer United Way of Venango

Keystone SMILES Community Learning Center•Reno, PA

23d

About The Position

Spend Your Summer Helping Children And Youth At the United Way of Venango County, Reno, PA. These positions include implementing summer programs and special events for children and youth in the Venango County to support academic readiness and youth programs throughout the summer. Keystone SMILES is a nonprofit located in Knox which provides summer AmeriCorps (work) opportunities for schools and nonprofits helping to expand learning and offer mentoring programs throughout the summer. AmeriCorps is a national service movement that engages thousands of men and women of all ages and backgrounds in service often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps, aimed at meeting the needs in the areas of Education, Public Safety, Environment, and Human Services. Schedule: Monday – Friday - Full Time, Daytime Hours (occasional evening / weekend hours) AmeriCorps Positions and Benefits - 450 Hour Term May 12th - Last Day: August 14th May 19th - Last Day: August 19th Education Award - $1,956.35 Total Living Allowance - $6,300 Accepted applicants will participate in a onr-day pre-service orientation their first day of service via virtual training. Summer activities are concentrated in the following areas: School Readiness & Success Mentoring Youth through Service Academic support service Community Strengthening through Outreach Events and Special Projects STEM activities and service learning What is AmeriCorps? AmeriCorps is much more than a service program. It is a movement that unites Americans to improve our neighborhoods and our lives. In communities large and small throughout America, AmeriCorps Members are taking responsibility, learning valuable skills, and helping their friends and neighbors and Getting Things Done! AmeriCorps is part of a tradition of service, and it represents America at its best - making a lasting difference while promoting the values of community, responsibility, and opportunity. To learn more about AmeriCorps and the benefits visit the National Recruitment website at https://americorps.gov/serve

Requirements

Entry-level

Responsibilities

implementing summer programs and special events for children and youth in the Venango County to support academic readiness and youth programs throughout the summer
Mentoring Youth through Service
Academic support service
Community Strengthening through Outreach Events and Special Projects
STEM activities and service learning