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AmeriCorps: Washington Reading Corps
The Washington Reading Corps had been filled for the 2011-2012 service year. We will begin accepting applications for the 2012-2013 service year in Spring 2012. Click here for a YouTube tutorial on the My AmeriCorps application process In need of Helping Hands? Request a Service Project Benefiting Your Organization! The AmeriCorps Programs at Community Youth Services are dedicated to making a difference through community service and partnership. We are people who are passionate and committed to supporting the positive development of children, youth and the community. If you feel the same way, we hope you join us by becoming an AmeriCorps member or volunteering along side us. Leave a legacy and grow. We are an experiential service program that provides opportunities for personal development through community service. We offer leadership and member development training that will enhance your term of service now and for years to come.
The Washington Reading Corps (WRC) is a statewide service program started in 1998 as a partnership between the Governor's Office, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and the Washington Service Corps (WSC) - AmeriCorps Program. Community Youth Services is partnered with the Washington Reading Corps and provides teams of committed USA members to elementary schools in six counties in Western Washington to assist struggling readers improve and gain confidence in their reading skills and to promote literacy in the home. Washington Reading Corps Mission Statement The mission of the Washington Reading Corps Program is to improve reading abilities of K-6 students across Washington State. This is achieved through research-based tutoring of struggling readers and effective collaborations among schools, families, community members, National Service, businesses, and state partners. CHeck out this great 2009 blog to learn what it's like to be in WRC! Members share their experiences and successes as a team and as tutors in elementary schools across the six counties we serve. Everything from team service projects, events and Civic Engagement, to tutoring students and working with community volunteers; we love what we do and are proud of the positive impact we have on the families and communities we serve. Where do CYS-WRC members serve and what do they do there? Community Youth Services Washington Reading Corps Members serve in six counties across Western Washington, in the schools listed below. Please click on the listings under the schools to view the position description for that site. Time Commitments
The Washington Reading Corps had been filled for the 2011-2012 service year. We will begin accepting applications for the 2012-2013 service year in Spring 2012. Pierce County
Lewis County
Thurston County
Mason County
Kitsap County
Grays Harbor County
Additional Information To view our program’s FAQ, please click here. For more information about AmeriCorps in the Pacific Northwest, please visit the following websites: "The ‘ripple effect’ of the Washington Reading Corps has flowed out and |
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“We envision communities where all people are engaged in meaningful service that is dedicated to positive social change." – CYS AmeriCorps Program Vision
Washington Reading Corps
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