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Part Time- Summer 2026 AmeriCorps Member

At Chicago HOPES for Kids, we dedicate ourselves to advancing children's education and empowerment by providing academic support, mentorship, and basic needs services. We have been supporting students experiencing homelessness academically for over a decade, and we proudly support over 325 students annually. Our three key program components include homework help, individual literacy support, and enrichment activities, all rooted in Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-informed practices. Our programs, operating 2-4 times a week, 2-2 1/2 hours per session, are held at various sites across Chicago throughout the year, following a semester schedule. Programs include Fall (September to mid-December), Winter/Spring (January to end of May), and Summer (June to early August), all coordinated from our central office at 318 W. Adams St, Suite 600C, Chicago, IL 60606.


Member Duties : 100-hour Part-time Corps Members serve 8-10 hours weekly during the Summer 2026 semester. Duties involve direct service at a program site from Monday to Thursday, Friday morning virtual meetings, and community outreach. Members are required to be at the program site two days a week with afternoon and early evening availability, and serve on the designated program site's leadership team. On-site responsibilities include assisting with homework, individualized literacy support, conducting reading assessments, and supporting Site Coordinators in leading enrichment activities.


Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Transportation Stipend , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .


Terms :
None


Service Areas :
Housing , Community Outreach , Education , Homelessness , Children/Youth .


Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Leadership , Fine Arts/Crafts , Education , Youth Development .




SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National



Program

Part Time- Summer 2026 AmeriCorps Member


Program Start/End Date

06/01/2026 - 08/31/2026



Work Schedule
Summer



Education level

High school diploma/GED



Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None


Program Locations
ILLINOIS Chicago


Accepting Applications

From 03/02/2026 To 05/01/2026



Contact
Jen Harden-Finn

318 W Adams St

Chicago IL 60606

7738751249




Listing ID
128722

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