SCI AmeriCorps Host Site Partnerships
The SCI AmeriCorps program strengthens communities by supporting young people across Greater Boston through AmeriCorps service members (Fellows) who support & uplift youth development, leadership and community-service learning opportunities at local nonprofits.
NOW ACCEPTING HOST SITE APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 – 2025 SERVICE YEAR
Host Site Application Open for 2024-2025 SCI AmeriCorps Program Year!
BENEFITS OF HOSTING AN SCI AMERICORPS MEMBER
- A full-time SCI AmeriCorps Member serving at your organization supporting and building capacity for youth enrichment programs from September 2024 – June 2025 (10 months; approx. 32 hours/week).
- SCI AmeriCorps members will be prepared for service activities by participating in the SCI Developing Leaders training program during the first months of service to prepare them for success in building capacity at your organization:
- 50+ hours of training in Appreciative Inquiry, Volunteer Management, Youth Development, Building Social Capital, Community Outreach, Project Management, and DEI fundamentals
- SCI manages all HR administrative duties including offer letter, onboarding and exiting of members, member stipend, background checks, health care benefits, worker’s compensation, and federal grant compliance.
- Background checks are run and paid for by SCI according to the AmeriCorps Agency and Federal requirements.
- Administration of monthly member surveys to gauge members’ service experience, personal progress, and monitor any concerns.
- Administration of monthly host site supervisor surveys to monitor the ongoing progress of members and share any concerns about members’ performance.
- SCI provides ongoing member support and helps members and Host Site supervisors address possible issues throughout the service year.
About the SCI AmeriCorps Program
The SCI AmeriCorps program builds the capacity of youth-serving organizations in Greater Boston to address the need to connect opportunity youth with the people, experiences, and resources that increase their prospects for success.
The SCI AmeriCorps program supports youth success by increasing volunteerism and providing leadership training and community service opportunities for youth. Since 2007, SCI AmeriCorps members have served at various host sites aligned with the mission of Social Capital Inc.
SCI AmeriCorps Members engage in capacity building activities that enhance the ability of youth-serving nonprofits in the Greater Boston area to engage volunteers and offer youth enrichment programming.
Becoming a SCI AmeriCorps Host Site Partner
SCI AmeriCorps members will be placed at partner agencies that can demonstrate strong alignment with SCI’s mission and the goals of the SCI AmeriCorps program.
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
- 501(c)3 Organization or Local Government in Massachusetts
- SCI AmeriCorps members cannot displace a current employee or serve in a regular staff position.
- Role of the SCI AmeriCorps Member must align with position description of an SCI AmeriCorps member as well as SCI’s mission and program goals.
- Alignment of host site position description with SCI AmeriCorps description.
- Alignment with SCI’s mission and goals.
- Strength of member supervision plan.
- Priority given to organizations serving the Massachusetts communities of Boston, Chelsea, Lowell, Lynn, Lawrence or Woburn.
- Added consideration will be given to organizations with capacity to create additional impact in their community through other programmatic partnerships or collaborations with SCI.
- Host sites that can help with recruiting local candidates will be looked upon favorably. Timely response to potential candidates is essential.
- Application reflects a careful review and understanding of SCI AmeriCorps program.
Additional Considerations For Returning Sites:
- Performance related to program goals and outcomes.
- Successful completion of Member Reports, Member reviews, timesheets, Member paperwork, etc.
- Positive member support and experience.
- Timely payment of program fees, which helps support the program.
Before applying for a position as a SCI AmeriCorps Host Site Partner, organizations are strongly encouraged to review the 2024-2025 Host Site Application Information document available for download below.
APPLY HERE!
Not sure if you’re organization is a good fit? Fill out our “Letter of Interest” form and we’ll follow to schedule an informational chat!
Host Site Information Documents
NOW ACCEPTING HOST SITE APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCI AMERICORPS SERVICE YEAR
2024-2025 SCI AmeriCorps Program Year Schedule
January ‘24: 2024-2025 SCI AmeriCorps Host Site Application released
January – March ‘24: Host Site Application open (submitted applications reviewed within 2 weeks)
February – July ‘24: Recruitment and Selection of Member through SCI and Host Site collaborative process
August / September ‘24: Host Site Supervisor Orientation & Member Orientation; Beginning of Program Year and Members’ service terms
September ‘24 – June ‘25: Members serve at Host Site approximately 32 hours / week (generally Mondays – Thursdays)
October – December ‘24: Members participate in SCI Developing Leaders training program in partnership with Merrimack College (Fridays)
January – May ‘25: Members participate as students in a Community Engagement course provided by Merrimack College (graduate credit, undergrad credit, and audit options)
January – June ‘25: Members implement and complete SCYP capstone projects at Host Site that enhance existing youth enrichment programs or pilot new programming.
June / July ‘25: Members complete service terms and a celebration of Members’ achievements and impact during the service year will happen in June 2025.
AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 75,000 citizens(nearly 2,000 in MA) each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, the environment, public safety (including disaster preparedness and response), health, etc. Since the program’s founding in 1994, more than 1 million AmeriCorps members have contributed more than 1.4 billion hours in service across America while tackling pressing problems and mobilizing millions of volunteers for the organizations they serve.
SCI AmeriCorps receives fiscal, in-kind, and technical support from the following partners:
The Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA), established in 1991, is a private, nonprofit organization that serves as the state commission on community service and volunteerism. Its mission is to catalyze the innovation and growth of service and volunteerism by creating partnerships that maximize resources, expertise, capacity, and impact.
The AmeriCorps Agency (formerly know as CNCS) was established in 1993, and is a federal agency that engages more than 5 million Americans in service through its core programs — Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and the Social Innovation Fund. As the nation’s largest grant maker for service and volunteering, the AmeriCorps Agency plays a critical role in strengthening America’s nonprofit sector and addressing our nation’s challenges through service.