benefits
Serving with the Northwest Washington Reading Corps isn't just about giving back to your community-- it's also about taking care of yourself! Here is an overview of the benefits we offer to our members:
child care
Different childcare is available for State and VISTA members. Eligibility is based on income requirements. Childcare payments are made to the provider on a reimbursement schedule. Visit the NACCRA website for more information.
education award
The education award is available to both AmeriCorps State and VISTA members who successfully complete their term of service. The education award is $4,725 for the 2009-2010 program year. This award is taxable, but the Northwest Washington Reading Corps provides training to all members on how to effectively use their education award.
experience
There's no value that can be placed on the hands-on experience you'll gain from serving with the Northwest Washington Reading Corps. Whether you're looking to get experience working with kids and in schools, or hoping to gain knowledge in specific skills such as volunteer recruitment and management, your term of service on our team will help give you the experience you need to pursue future employment or education in similar fields.
living stipend
The monthly living stipend varies for the members on our team due to the different legislation they were created under.
- AmeriCorps State members receive $1050 per month before taxes
- AmeriCorps VISTA members receive $833 per month ($949 in Snohomish county) before taxes
member development
We provide our members with the opportunity to explore a variety of professional development topics during their term of service. Opportunities take a variety of forms, including: Learning a new language that helps you be a more successful tutor, applying for future higher education opportunities, and more!
training
Training is provided to members on the project level and on-site at the school where they serve. The project provides orientation in September (or as new members join the team) and ongoing training throughout the rest of the member's term.
Training topics covered by the PROJECT include: AmeriCorps Affiliation & Program Orientation, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Effective Communication, Life After AmeriCorps, Teambuilding, General Tutor Training, General Volunteer Recruitment (orientation, training, and management), Introduction to the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), Family Involvement Strategies, English Language Learners, Multiple, Learning Styles, Student Management, Understanding School Culture
Training topics provided by the SCHOOL SITE include: School Orientation (staff conduct, dress codes, etc.), Specific Tutor Training, Reading Curriculum Training, School-Specific Volunteer Recruitment