LAYC Roadmap Program

Position: LAYC AmeriCorps Roadmap Program
Location: Riverdale

LAYC Ameri Corps Roadmap Program

The Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) Ameri Corps program in Riverdale, MD engages dedicated members in meaningful service to support the academic success, personal development, and well-being of middle and high school youth in Prince George's County. Ameri Corps Members serve in local schools and community-based settings, such as Buck Lodge and William Wirt Middle Schools, providing academic tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment activities that build critical life skills and confidence among students.

Through direct service and community engagement, members help address barriers to education by fostering supportive relationships, increasing student attendance and engagement, and encouraging positive youth development. Members lead small group sessions, assist with homework and literacy programs, organize service-learning projects, and connect families with community resources. In addition to their service, Ameri Corps Members receive valuable professional development and leadership training that enhances their career readiness and civic engagement.

By the end of their service term, members emerge with a deeper understanding of community needs, strengthened leadership skills, and a commitment to public service. The LAYC Ameri Corps program in Riverdale cultivates a sense of purpose and empowerment both for the young people served and for the members who dedicate their time to making a lasting impact in their community.

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Member Duties :
Ameri Corps Members at LAYC Riverdale will serve youth in Prince George's County through academic support, mentoring, and enrichment activities. Members will assist students at local middle schools such as Buck Lodge and William Wirt with homework help, tutoring, and small group sessions focused on literacy, social-emotional learning, and leadership development. They will also lead after-school clubs, coordinate service-learning projects, and connect families with resources that promote student success.

In addition, members will participate in professional development, leadership training, and community engagement events to strengthen their own skills and civic commitment while fostering positive outcomes for the youth they serve.

Program Benefits :
Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .

Terms :

None

Service Areas :

Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .

Skills :

Education , Youth Development , Public Speaking , Leadership , Recruitment , Team Work , Community Organization , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Communications .