Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs proudly operates an AmeriCorps program that empowers members to strengthen communities through national service.
What is AmeriCorps?
Enrich your life while making a lasting impact in your community. As an AmeriCorps Member with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs, you’ll join a nationwide network dedicated to strengthening communities through service.
Benefits for AmeriCorps Members
- Bi-weekly living allowance
- AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of the program
- Flexible scheduling
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact while gaining valuable non-profit experience
Who can become an AmeriCorps Member?
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident.
- Successful completion of a background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening.
- Passion for working with youth
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
As an AmeriCorps member with our organization, you will be responsible for the following:
- Work with a subset of targeted disadvantaged youth and implement high-impact, evidence-based programs during out-of-school time.
- Provide mentoring, support networks and specialized activities for targeted youth.
- Recruit additional volunteers to help support the AmeriCorps Youth Education Enrichment.
Your Impact
As an AmeriCorps Member, you’ll help:
- Support youth through after-school programming
- Build meaningful mentoring relationships
- Strengthen academic success
- Recruit community volunteers
- Make a lasting impact on local families
For questions, please reach out to us at americorps@bgcnws.org.
AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, providing opportunities for Americans to serve their communities, improve lives, and strengthen civic engagement. Learn more about AmeriCorps at AmeriCorps.gov.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs proudly operates an AmeriCorps program that empowers members to strengthen communities through national service.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs proudly operates an AmeriCorps program that empowers members to strengthen communities through national service.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs proudly operates an AmeriCorps program that empowers members to strengthen communities through national service.
Athletics Specialist
The Athletics Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing athletic programs and activities that promote physical fitness, skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship among youth participants in the organization. This role focuses on creating a positive and inclusive environment where youth can engage in organized sports and recreational activities.
Term: September 1st, 2024 – August 31st, 2025
Approximate Hours per week: 23
Yearly gross stipend: $20,400
SEL Teaching Assistant
Responsible for planning, delivering, and overseeing fun, meaningful, and compelling Social Emotional Learning program experiences for primary and secondary members.
Term: September 1st, 2024 – August 31st, 2025
Approximate Hours per week: 23
Yearly gross stipend: $20,400
CQI & Data Specialist
AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, providing opportunities for Americans to serve their communities, improve lives, and strengthen civic engagement.
This position is responsible for leading efforts to monitor, evaluate, and improve program quality and outcomes for youth programs within the organization. This role focuses on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform decision-making, enhance program effectiveness, and ensure positive impacts on the youth served.
Term: September 1st, 2024 – August 31st, 2025
Approximate Hours per week: 17
Yearly gross stipend: $15,300
Social Media Specialist
The Visual Media Specialist helps create and share visual content to enhance the organization’s presence across various platforms. This role involves photography, videography, and digital media to produce engaging visual assets for our audience. The Visual Media Specialist will work closely with the Director of Digital Experience.
Term: September 1st, 2024 – August 31st, 2025
Approximate Hours per week: 13
Yearly gross stipend: $11,475
Youth Education & Enrichment Specialist
The Youth Education and Enrichment Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing educational and enrichment programs that promote academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles among club members. This role focuses on creating engaging and supportive learning environments that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
Term: September 1st, 2024 – August 31st, 2025
Approximate Hours per week: 13
Yearly gross stipend: $11,475
Academic Achievement Specialist (Secondary)
The Secondary Academic Achievement Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating programs focused on academic improvement and educational enrichment for secondary school-aged youth. This role emphasizes creating engaging learning experiences that support academic success, foster a love for learning, and enhance overall educational outcomes.
Term: September 1st, 2024 – August 31st, 2025
Approximate Hours per week: 17
Yearly gross stipend: $15,300
Youth Empowerment Specialist
The Youth Empowerment Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that foster youth voice, promote positive peer-to-peer relationships, and cultivate leadership and service among young people. This role focuses on initiatives that empower and support youth in achieving their full potential by promoting leadership, self-confidence, and advocacy skills.
Term: September 1st, 2024 – August 31st, 2025
Approximate Hours per week: 17
Yearly gross stipend: $15,300
Creative Arts Specialist
The Creative Arts Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing arts programs that inspire creativity, self-expression, and skill development among club members. This role focuses on providing engaging and educational experiences in performing arts, visual arts, digital arts, and applied arts, fostering a love for the arts and promoting positive youth development.
Term: September 1st, 2024 – August 31st, 2025
Approximate Hours per week: 17
Yearly gross stipend: $15,300
Academic Achievement Specialist (Primary)
The Primary Academic Achievement Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating programs focused on academic improvement and educational enrichment for elementary school-aged youth. This role emphasizes creating engaging learning experiences that support academic success, foster a love for learning, and enhance overall educational outcomes.
Term: September 1st, 2024 – August 31st, 2025
Approximate Hours per week: 17
Yearly gross stipend: $15,300
Volunteer Coordinator
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing the organization’s volunteer program. This role involves recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers to ensure they are effectively integrated into programs and activities that support the Club’s mission. The Volunteer Coordinator will cultivate relationships with community members, develop volunteer opportunities, and ensure a positive and impactful experience for volunteers and the youth they serve.
Term: September 1st, 2024 – August 31st, 2025
Approximate Hours per week: 13
Yearly gross stipend: $11,475
Are you interested in applying for an AmeriCorps position here at BGCDT? If so, please get started by entering your information and uploading TWO forms of ID in the below form. After submission, you will be redirected to the AmeriCorps application.
Our Military Virtual Explorer Program is designed for children in 4th through 8th grades.
This program is FREE for military families. Some of the unique and exciting opportunities your child can participate include:
Programs Start May 4th
Cooking Delights
Cooking made fun and exciting. Breakfast bowls, homemade potato chips, healthy smoothies, pizza from scratch, and MORE!
Innovative 3D Printing
Students will learn to design their very own keychains and other exciting projects, and will receive their projects through the mail.
Extreme STEM
DIY build your very own solar oven, rockets, and even volcanos.
Programs Start June 1st
CoderZ
Learn to program your very own video game, app, and design an awesome website!
Personal Branding
Define your brand, and design your very own decals, T-Shirts, logos and MORE! Student created decals will be mailed to your address.
Indie Film Making
Learn to produce your very own short movie using a camera/ phone, homemade props & set design, and editing.
As a bonus to signing up, members will have access to tutor.com. A service that provides tutoring services for FREE!
Program Schedule:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
3:30 – 5:00 P.M. CT
First session starts Tuesday May 4th
Live Sessions led through Zoom
To register your child(ren) for this program, please complete the application. After completing the application, Tripti Math, our Virtual Program Leader, will be emailing you with program details and a schedule. For questions about the program, or for more information please contact Tripti at vexplorers@bgcdt.org.
Register today and receive a FREE VExplorers T-Shirt!
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township is one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs organizations in the state of Illinois. We serve over 2,000 Club members throughout the year with afterschool programming, summer programs, and athletic leagues.
BGCDT celebrates 24 years of service to children in 2021. We serve members at 9 program sites as well as our virtual club platform.
Our Mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Learn more about our Impact Here!
- Culinary Sciences – Learn to cook and learn awesome kitchen hacks
- Outdoor Adventures – Explore nature with some fantastic and adventurous outdoor activities
- Movers & Shakers – Yoga, dance, resistance training, and exercise
- Leadership – Find new ways to help your community and those in need
- Creative Arts – Canvas painting and sketching, and learning digital design!
- STEM – Science meets fun with Robotics, 3D design, coding, and learning to make your own website!
- Safe Driving Program – Learn about safe driving and distractions with real world examples. $25 gift card and certificate are provided upon completion.
Members receive prizes and cool swag just by attending!
5 sessions = Tee Shirt
10 sessions = Drawstring Backpack
15 sessions = Program Water Bottle
Please read the following consent information below before completing the sign up form.
Dear Parent/Guardian:
In an effort to continuously serve members during winter break, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township is providing distance-based, virtual programming for Club members, through which Club staff will facilitate program activities through online platforms. Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township will use software, tools and applications provided by third parties that members, parents/guardians and/or staff will access via the Internet and use for purposes of communication and programming. These platforms include Zoom Video Conferencing, MyFuture.net, and YouTube.
This letter seeks consent for your child to utilize the software platforms for distance-based, virtual Club program purposes. The Zoom platform security and privacy features can be found here: https://zoom.us/security and at https://zoom.us/privacy. Please be aware that each application collects different information about its users and has its own privacy terms and conditions to which members must adhere. Please review these carefully before registering your member.
In order to participate in virtual Club programming, you will need to provide the following:
- Your child must have access to a computer, tablet, smartphone, or a School District assigned Chromebook or iPad, including access to the internet.
- We will use the Zoom software platform for group video chats, sharing projects, and program discussions in the chat.
- MyFuture will be used for your child to participate in fun activities such as DIY Projects, Healthy Habits, and computer science.
Our commitment to keeping the young people we serve safe is always our number one priority. Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township will actively monitor member activity on Zoom, YouTube, and MyFuture and will make every effort to protect member information by, among other things, maintaining control of, and access to, the data collected; prohibiting re-disclosure of member information; limiting the purposes for which the online platforms may use member information; ensuring there is no advertising and that no member information is collected for commercial purposes.
Further, all activities online must comply with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township’s safety policies that can be found here. This safety policy can also be found at https://bgcdt.org/club-safety
Please note that you will only need to consent once for your child(ren). After completing the consent form, Coral Colin will be email you shortly. If you have any questions please contact Coral at vclub@bgcdt.org.
By filling the consent form below as the parent or guardian of the child(ren), you are consenting for them to participate in the Winter VClub program.
