Accepting Applications for the 2023-2024 Term of Service (August-June)
Literacy AmeriCorps is a project of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Areas of service include tutoring, mentoring, & adult literacy assistance. This is a service position that offers members the opportunity to serve the community in a meaningful way, while gaining practical work-related skills that compliment many educational backgrounds. In addition to serving literacy needs of those in Palm Beach County, members complete service projects ranging in a wide variety of duties and aid in the event of a disaster. Benefits include fully-paid health insurance to members serving in a full-time capacity, and an education award upon successful program completion to help pay off current and future federally approved college expenses. Members receive a living allowance of up to $33,004 (depending on start date and hourly commitment) for an 11-month service term. Part-time roles are available within the program.
In PBC, more than 22% of adults function at the lowest level of literacy, lacking basic skills needed for today’s world. Almost 40% of children entering fourth grade are unable to read at grade level. Illiteracy cuts through social, racial & cultural barriers. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our large, diverse community. Team members serve at sites located throughout PBC including schools, after-school programs, family literacy programs & community agencies. The team also completes varying weekend service projects, as well as providing disaster-related services as needed. Members come from all over the US to serve in sunny Palm Beach County. Members are responsible for securing housing accommodations independently; access to reliable transportation is highly recommended (public transportation is available in PBC).