Dayton, Ohio

Located 75 miles from Cincinnati, Dayton offers opportunities in youth and adult education, leading recreational activities at community centers, and linking past, present, and future together.

** No longer accepting applications for 2010-2011 **

Site Director: Brenda Caruthers

Phone:: 937-489-1456
E-mail: richandbrenda@earthlink.net

Check out the opportunity at Wesley Community Center implementing a Mentoring Program for Children of Incarcerated Parents at the CHIP site

Adventure Central at Wesleyan MetroPark

This is a youth education center that targets urban youth, kindergarten through age 19 during out-of-school hours. Youth learn about their environment through science and nature studies, learn to use computer technology and are involved in homework assistance. Members will have the responsibilities of assisting with after school, day camp, and club programs as well as expanding opportunities for family programming, assisting with the youth entrepreneurship program, and infusing technology into programming as applicable. An NDA member will gain valuable subject area experience in the fields of science, nature, social work and education.

Boys & Girls Club of Dayton
www.bgcdayton.org

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Whether it’s playing in the gym or learning new dance steps, Club members develop a sense of belonging through the personal connections they establish with their staff and peers. Many Club members come from high risk neighborhoods, so the Club often serves as a fun and safe second “home.” The Notre Dame - AmeriCorps member will provide tutoring from 11:00 to 7:00pm.

Linda Vista Project

The Linda Vista Project is a community based, non-profit organization that works in partnership with Fundamental Health Solutions Inc. to provide housing, to women and children who are homeless, along with the time needed to regain a sense of stability and economic security. The NDA member's responsabilities will include; running the after school program, providing activities and snacks for the young children, tutoring adults/children involved with the Linda Vista Project, preparing outside activities for the teens, coordinating/ preparing family activities, and helping to facilitate Linda Vista Project Self-Sufficiency Program.

New City School-Dayton
www.ncsdayton.org

New City School, Located in Dayton, OH, specializes in ADD and LD students. We "jumpstart" struggling students with an intensive individual and small group learning envirionment. New City School provides an atmosphere of success where students begin to recognize their own potential and strengthen their academic skills.

Possum Creek & Germantown MetroPark Nature Center
www.metroparks.org

There is a need in our community for positive, native live animal presentations that expose children and their families to a sense of wonder and appreciation of animals. The NDA member will learn many of the skills needed to become an environmental educator by developing, coordinating, and conducting these presentations. The member will also provide animal care, conduct outreach programs to area schools, perform routine duties as needed by the Center, and assist with regularly scheduled public programming and large public events at the Center.

Shepherd’s Corner Farm & Ecology Center

Shepherd’s Corner is an ecological ministry sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. It is located on a 160-acre natural oasis in Blacklick, Ohio (Columbus area). The land serves as a center for ecology, spirituality, education and a working farm. The property’s diverse range of habitats offers a haven for wildlife and native flora, plus a place of peace, natural beauty, and spiritual refreshment. Shepherd's Corner has chemical-free naturally grown gardens, free-range turkeys and chickens, sheep, a llama, a turf labyrinth, greenhouses, beehives, and a system of walking trails. Education is at the core of all activities at Shepherd’s Corner. There is a seasonal menu of special programs, from nature and labyrinth walks, fiber arts, book groups and gardening workshops. Educational programs primarily for elementary age students, which focus on farm life, nature, art, water and wetlands, and spirituality are offered during the year.

Wesley Community Center

Members will fulfill the role of the Program Assistant whose main duties are to assist the Program Coordinator primarily during the traditional academic school year. The Program Assistant provides assistance to teachers by supervising youth in a fun, safe and caring environment with daily homework assistance and academic enrichment activities. They also strive to enhance parental/community support systems to provide prevention/intervention resources to those that need them.

You can also serve as a CHIP Program Coordinator at the Wesley Community Center. Details coming soon!

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