RurAL CAP’s Resilient Alaska Youth (RAY) AmeriCorps Program supports youth through in-school, afterschool, and out-of-school activities in rural Alaskan schools, tribal governments, city governments or youth serving non-profits.
Wrap-around Support
Facilitate youth learning, growth and resilience through robust youth programming utilizing the Project Venture model
Engage youth in positive activities in the classroom environment in order to build skills and recruit them in to After-School Programming
Support youth outside of the school environment by providing a safe, challenging, and enriching environment for youth to thrive
With training and support, host multi-day overnight trips with youth and community volunteers (culture camps, fish camp. etc.)
Improve Rural Youth Access To Afterschool Activities!
If your organization is a Tribal Government, School, City Government or Non-Profit located in rural Alaska you are eligible to host our program! RurAL CAP will work with your organization to identify a local candidate. RurAL CAP asks that partner organizations provide office space and youth meeting space locally, while RurAL CAP bears all employment and training related expenses for your local AmeriCorps member.
Partner Recruitment Packet
Details and information in the Partner Recruitment Packet contains the following action items:
Serve Your Community! Improve Youth Outcomes! Build Your Skills!
As a RAY AmeriCorps Member, you will deliver high quality youth programming in your community to help build youth resilience. You will have an opportunity to make a difference in a young person’s life and drive change. Additionally, your service will make a positive impact in your community.
What will RAY AmeriCorps Members receive?
Position Description Packet
If you are interested in learning more about the program, check out the packet link, which contains a position description and more information about program staff and your peers.
AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges, through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities. AmeriCorps helps make service to others a cornerstone of our national culture. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov >>>
This is a RurAL CAP affiliated program.
For more information, visit www.ruralcap.org