Joel’s Place Summer of Service is a short term AmeriCorps program sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Here is what AmeriCorps has to say to parents like you:

“Youth join AmeriCorps for many reasons: to help others, to learn marketable skills, to get help with college tuition, to have a memorable adventure, to serve their country, and to gain valuable experience and contacts.

“Probably one of the best experiences in a while.”

Jordan, 16, JPSOS’08 Member

Their parents appreciate all those things … and a few more. They know their children’s AmeriCorps experience will help them succeed in the work world. But just as important, they know it will help mold their children into men and women of character, courage and commitment, adults who recognize the importance of participating in the life of their community. They see in AmeriCorps an opportunity to reinforce the values they’ve worked hard to instill for years.

Is your child considering AmeriCorps? Or have you been thinking it might be a good next step for them? Are you wondering if it’s worth the commitment and energy?

AmeriCorps is a unique opportunity for young people to learn and grow.

By working with new people, working on new projects, and building new ties with communities, they’ll learn life lessons that will serve them personally and professionally. They’ll learn to be better members of a team and better leaders while developing interpersonal and communication abilities. Members learn skills that will help jump start their careers and impress future employers.