Luz Social Services, Inc. -> AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps Information
In 1993, President Clinton created the Corporation for National
and Community Service. The Corporation for National and Community Service
provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their
communities and country through three programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and
Learn and Serve America. Members and volunteers serve with national and
community nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, schools, and local
agencies to help meet community needs in education, the environment, public
safety, homeland security, and other critical areas. The Corporation is part of
USA Freedom Corps, a White House initiative to foster a culture of citizenship,
service, and responsibility, and help all Americans answer the President's Call
to Service.
AmeriCorps has four types of programs: AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps
VISTA, AmeriCorps Promise Fellows, and AmeriCorps NCCC. In AmeriCorps,
individuals directly serve the community in non-profit community agencies for a
term of service. Following the successful completion of a term of service,
members are eligible to receive an Education Award from the National Service
Trust. This Education Award can be used to pay for tuition or other school
related expenses, or for student loan repayment.
National Council of La Raza (NCLR) is the largest Hispanic serving
organization in the
At Luz, AmeriCorps members serve in the community by providing
tutoring services to middle and high school students, work on substance abuse
prevention programs, work with neighborhood groups, and assist in youth
mentoring programs.
If interested in becoming a Luz AmeriCorps Member, please contact David
Jimenez at (520) 882-6216 x 7370 or email: david@luzsocial.com
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