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Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) AmeriCorps
The AmeriCorps National Service Program is designed to give young people the chance to serve their country and community while earning money for college. Youth commit to twelve months of service, 1700 service hours, and in return for that service earn $4,725 in educational award. The Weld County AmeriCorps works in Weld County communities focusing on conservation, neighborhood beautification, and enhancing the literacy and conflict resolution skills of at-risk elementary school children. The AmeriCorps consists of eight corps members ages 17 to 25 and one staff crew leader.
In addition to completing service projects which directly assist communities in areas of identified need, the AmeriCorps operates as a vehicle to develop job and communication skills and service and work ethic in the Corps members. To accomplish both the service projects for the community, and to develop tangible job and life skills in the members, the WCYCC relies on a team model developed over the years by the Youth Corps in Weld County. Studies conducted by ABT Associates show that youth corps have a significant impact on both communities and youth. The study shows that youth corps:
The Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (Americorps) is actively recruiting for new members. We are looking for motivated canidtes between the ages of 17-25. The following are points to consider when applying for Americorps:The
- Yield $1.04 in monetary benefit above the cost for each hour of service members perform
- Produce over $13.24 worth of services per program hour (Based upon information from the City of Greeley, the AmeriCorps saved the city in excess of $250,000 in 1998.)
- Provide corps members with increased earning potential over that of comparable youth
- Members are less likely to be arrested
- Americorps program is a One (1) year committment, equaling 1700 hours
- Americorps members recieve a living stipend of $363.74 twice a month.
- Americorps members earn an educational award at the completion of the One(1) year committment, equaling 1700 hours.
- The Americorps educational award can not be converted to cash. It is for use of education at an accredited post secondary institution of higher eduction, it may include tution, books, and supplies
- Americorps members who have not graduated from high school or do not have a G.E.D will be required to enroll in the Weld County G.E.D. Program (Learning Lab.) As this is a part of the program, the Americorps member is paid while they study.
For further questions or more information on how to apply, Please feel free to contact Jay Molock at (970)353-3800 ext. 3413 or Genaro Avalos at (970)590-2761
Job Seeker Employment Programs
