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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 $4,725 education award which can be used for existing or future education expenses.
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.
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
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-1,700 hours of service during the year and begin in September and end in August.
Members receive:
- Valuable training
- $450 every two weeks
- $4,725 education award
- Health & dental insurance
- Child care
Minimum requirements
Canidates must:
- Be a motivated individual who is at least 17 years of age at the beginning of service
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; or be willing to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
- Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
- Pass a criminal background check.
Service placements sites are at CommonBond Communities Advantage Centers, Neighborhood House, the Jane Addams School for Democracy, Museum Magnate, Four Seasons, and Riverview elementary schools, Humboldt High School, and Guadalupe Alternative Program (GAP).
For more information about joining MCA or if you have questions, contact Jolene Anderson at (651) 999-7528 or email mca@commonbond.org.
Multicultural Communities in Action seeks to provide equal access to its materials, program, and activities. Please call (651) 999-7526 to request accommodations or materials in an alternate format. CommonBond Communities is an equal opportunity employer.
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