The ABHS AmeriCorps Program engages members in service roles that strengthen community wellness, cultural continuity, environmental stewardship, and youth development across the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Members support culturally grounded, evidence-informed activities aligned with AmeriCorps priority areas. Youth STEM members expand access to culturally grounded robotics, coding, and technology-based learning while supporting Apache language revitalization. Through hands-on workshops and outcome tracking, they build academic confidence, cultural identity, and measurable program impact. These roles build local capacity and support long-term, culturally rooted solutions for community well-being.
Member Duties : Robotics Coaching/STEM: Facilitate youth robotics coding lessons. Support youth in designing, building, testing robotics projects. Assist in planning/managing youth robotics tournament, including set-up and event logistics. Tech Workshops (3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Digital Tools): Facilitate workshops for youth, demonstrate safe equipment use, project-based learning. Support youth in completing technology-based project (printed model, engraved item, robotic component). Maintain equipment logs and ensure tools are used safely. Apache Language & Cultural Tech: co-develop digital tools that support Apache language and cultural preservation. Collect, organize, record Apache words, phrases, songs, stories in collaboration with fluent speakers, elders, cultural advisors. Help design interactive digital materials (language-learning mini-games, app-based activities, short films, animations, digital stories, robotics/coding activities that incorporate Apache vocabulary).
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth , Tribal , Community and Economic Development .
AmeriCorps State / National
Minimum: 17 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ARIZONA
From 03/19/2026 To 05/31/2026