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JFS brings to Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties a unique opportunity for those who want to learn new skills, provide service to the community, work with other like minded individuals of all ages AND receive both a living allowance and educational award for their effort.
More than 50,000 “members” of AmeriCorps, a federally funded program to impact some of our nations most challenging problems, serve throughout the country through this program modeled after the Peace Corps. JFS is offering a limited number of openings for members to serve from a minimum of 300 hours per year to 900 hours providing direct service to seniors, those with special needs, and other underserved populations. JFS staff will provide the training and ongoing supervision utilizing our successful Family and Senior Mentoring Programs as core opportunities for those who would like to make this commitment. The living allowance and educational award are based on the number of hours served.
Students as young as 18 years of age are eligible and may wish to participate as mentors for children on the autism spectrum. Adults may be mentors to vulnerable families who are struggling with a variety of challenges, or to frail, isolated seniors living alone in the community. Other opportunities may include assisting in after-school programs and summer camps, and assisting in a social learning group for adolescents on the autism spectrum.
The JFS office at 150-A West High, Somerville is the supervision/training site. All who participate must have their own transportation to the office and to sites in the tri-county area where services will be provided. There are specific requirements to becoming an AmeriCorps Member which JFS staff will be happy to discuss with anyone who is interested in applying. Contact Elise Prezant, JFS Program Manager at 908 725-7799 or eprezant@jewishfamilysvc.org or apply online at www.americorps.gov.
Elise Prezant
Jewish Family Service
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