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AmeriCorps Resources
For more information about joining MCA or if you have questions, contact Jolene Anderson at (651) 999-7528 or email mca@commonbond.org.
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AmeriCorps and CommonBond
CommonBond is the fiscal agent for the Multicultural Communities in Action (MCA) AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is a way for people to respond to needs in their community while learning new work skills and earning money for education. In exchange for a year of service, members receive valuable trainings, a living allowance, and (upon successful completion of service), a $5,350 education award which can be used for existing or future education expenses.
What is Multicultural Communities in Action (MCA)?
Multicultural Communities in Action (MCA) is an AmeriCorps program based in St. Paul that serves schools and non-profit community-based organizations in St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Work With Youth
In our Corps 36 members provide educational, enrichment, and recreational programming to pre-k through high school aged youth. MCA members serve in CommonBond Communities Advantage Services, with other local nonprofits, and in the St. Paul public schools.
Work With Adults
Four of our members provide employment and educational programming to adults who are looking for jobs. MCA members serve in CommonBond Communities Advantage Services, with other local nonprofits, and in the St. Paul public schools. These MCA members serve in CommonBond Communities Advantage Services.
Benefits
Positions are full time-1,715 hours of service during the year and begin in September and end in August. Members receive:
- Valuable training
- $450 every two weeks
- $5,350 education award
- Health & dental insurance
- Child care
What is Multicultural Communities in Action (MCA)?
Multicultural Communities in Action (MCA) is an AmeriCorps program based in St. Paul that serves schools and non-profit community-based organizations in St. Paul and Minneapolis. There are many opportunities for MCA AmeriCorps members to spend a year of service working with Advantage Services. AmeriCorps members coordinate programs, mentor residents and overall contribute to CommonBond's work building homes, hope and community. MCA members can also serve with other local nonprofits and public schools.
Work With Youth
Our 36 members serve in after school programs and St. Paul public schools providing educational and recreational programming to pre-k through high school aged youth.
Benefits
Positions are full time-1,715 hours of service during the year and begin in September and end in August. Members receive:
- Valuable training
- $450 every two weeks
- $5,350 education award
- Health & dental insurance
- Child care
Minimum Requirements
The minimum qualifications that all potential members must meet are:
- Be an adult age 17 years or older
- Have at least a high school diploma or desire to earn high school diploma or GED
- Be a US citizen, US national, or a lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
- Pass a criminal background check
- Have an appreciation of cultural diversity
- Have experience and/or desire to work with community organizations
Service placement sites are at CommonBond Communities Advantage Centers, Neighborhood House, the Jane Addams School for Democracy, Youth Farm and Market Project, Museum Magnate, Four Seasons, and Riverview elementary schools, Humboldt School, and Guadalupe Alternative Program (GAP).
Multicultural Communities in Action seeks to provide equal access to its materials, program, and activities. Please call (651) 999-7528 to request accommodations or materials in an alternate format. CommonBond Communities is an equal opportunity employer.
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