National Service Philadelphia

Joyful Readers is committed to helping Philadelphia students gain the literacy skills they need to become successful, confident, and yes…joyful readers! We are launching a racially, culturally, and generationally diverse cohort of AmeriCorps members who will provide high-quality, research-based reading tutoring daily to K-3 students in Philadelphia schools. The service of our tutors ensures that students in systemically under-resourced schools gain the skills they need to succeed in school, at work, and in their daily lives.

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Requirements:

•  Is a United States citizen, a United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien and at least 18 years of age as of August 15, 2022; 

• Has a high school diploma or its equivalent; 

• Has not enrolled more than three times in an AmeriCorps State or National Direct Program, or more than ten times in any type of AmeriCorps Program including VISTA and NCCC as of the date of this Agreement; 

• Has satisfied the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria pursuant to 45 CFR 2540.202;  

• If applicable, is eligible to serve a second or additional term of service having received satisfactory performance review(s) for any previous term(s); and 

• Is able to blend, segment, and manipulate sounds within words.