Become an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow

Interested in serving as an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow? Make a difference in your life and the life of young people in the community.

WHAT IS AN AMERICORPS PROMISE FELLOW?

The mission of Minnesota Alliance With Youth is to ensure that all young people in Minnesota have access to the resources they need to be PF-with-kidssuccessful: caring adults; safe places; a healthy start; effective education; and opportunities to help others. The Promise Fellows’ year of service focuses on mobilizing adults to connect with youth as well as addressing both the civic engagement and achievement gaps experienced by many of Minnesota’s students of color and low-income students. Fellows serve in a school-community partnership site to develop innovative ways to deliver the fundamental resources young people need to successful.

WHAT DO PROMISE FELLOWS DO?

  • Directly Serve Youth – Promise Fellows directly serve a group of 25 youth, typically in grades 4 & higher, who are at risk or experiencing the academic achievement and civic engagement gaps.
  • Plan & Design Programs – Fellows design, plan, and implement in-school and after-school activities in order to support and increase the academic achievement of their youth. These activities could be enrichment programs, mentoring programs, leadership activities or homework help.
  • Lead Service Learning – Promise Fellows also lead youth in service-learning, civic engagement and leadership initiatives.
  • Manage Volunteers – Promise Fellows recruit and support family and community volunteers to assist in activities such as tutoring and mentoring, college/career exploration, and other activities that support student academic success.

QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE APPLYING

  • Do I have or would I like to develop an interest in positive youth development, service, education and nonprofit work?
  • Am I able to or would I like to grow in how I relate to people across multiple partnerships and diverse groups of youth and adults?
  • Do I want to make a meaningful impact in my community and within myself?

Image 1Promise Fellows are also required to have a high school diploma, be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National or have status as a Lawful Permanent Resident Alien, and final candidates will be required to successfully pass a background check before being officially enrolled by the Minnesota Alliance With Youth.

PROMISE FELLOW BENEFITS

As a full-time AmeriCorps member, Promise Fellows serve at least 1,700 hours from August 15, 2009, to August 14, 2010, and receive:

  • Modest Living Allowance (appx. $950/month);
  • Basic Health Insurance;
  • Qualified Student Loan Deferment;
  • $4,725 Education Award upon successful completion of service;
  • Ongoing, extensive support and training

PROMISE FELLOW RESULTS (2008-2009)

  • 95% of Promise Fellows reported reaching 3 or more goals on their Personal Growth Plans.
  • 97% report feeling prepared to fulfill the expectations of their positions.
  • 100% of Promise Fellows who completed their term of service reported that they have the core civic engagement skills required by ServeMinnesota and AmeriCorps for members to posses by the end of their term of service.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

Please contact Gina Nelson, Director of Education & Training, at (651) 528-8561 or e-mail gnelson@mnyouth.net

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